i’ve had that same problem since i was 11-years-old and i played soccer.

i stopped sports for years after i was 12 and it wasn’t until i was 20 that i began playing racquetball regularly.

when i started jogging, i would get that. not sure what it is but you aren’t alone!

I have developed a new issue. There is a popping sensation above my right knee cap that occurs about an hour after I complete my 30 minute run. It started shortly after I switched from an all-weather track to asphalt. It is completely painless and the popping usually dissipates within a day or two. Should I be concerned? I read somewhere that I should wear a patella strap on the knee to help stabilize the knee cap.

I would rather try suggestions before spending money to visit a specialist.

As you noticed, it’s been a while since I posted about these problems! Despite a slow return to running and exercise after an enforced break earlier this year I’ve not had any issues with ITB syndrome or Plantar fasciitis. I occasionally use lower, off road shoes with little support so the exercises must have helped. I’ve continued these and added other strengthening exercises, both weighted and body weight, although I sometime get a slight knee twinge after longer runs. For ideas I’ve found Mike Boyle’s book Functional Training for Sports really useful, although I had a couple of sessions with a trainer to ensure I was performing the exercises correctly. I’ve still got skinny legs although they’re not quite as skinny as they were a couple of years ago. Unfortunately they still don’t look too good in a pair of shorts but they do seem to work a lot better! Good luck correcting your problem.

I am glad to hear that these exercises are working!
I also am skinny legged, slightly flat footed and bow legged with mild to moderate over pronation… I was told this by the Saucony running shoes people today after having my gait analysed. He recommended that I buy a pair of shoes for over pronation. I would first like to try to correct the problem rather than compensate for it and your story about your knees and the strength of your legs strikes a chord with me. You have suggested some reps for some of the exercises, but not for others. Do you just do them till you can’t do anymore?

My god… I just looked at the date of your blog! any update on your problems?

Thanks

I still have occasional knee problems but they are fairly minor and more like discomfort than pain. Often this is due to running down hill too fast or just overdoing it. I’ve kept up the strengthening exercise so my legs aren’t quite a skinny as they used to be! I think this is the reason for improvement since I gave up using an expensive pair of custom orthotics now my legs are stronger. I still get iliotibial band syndrome even though stretching regularly and maybe keeping the orthotics would have helped here. It’s just part of life now and I’ve got used to having ITB syndrome after a strenuous run or spending a long time on my feet.

Great Info! I’m flat footed, have skinny legs and also bow legged. Was wondering if you found out if bow legs contributed to the tracking problem in your knee. Do you still have knee problems with your skinny legs? Thanks