12-11-2011, 10:01 PM
I do bike and run. Nothing like you, but more and more.
I feel the pain also. Not sure what fin you use, but I am going to echo Pontoonman.
I used Caddis fins for many years. No problems what so ever (but I was younger). Then I went to Force Fins. A heavy fin, but I didn't notice Knee pain.
The past years I have been using Omega. A longer scuba style fin. Using the same kick I have been using for years of basically scooping the water up, many my knees, thighs and even calfs were feeling the burn.
One day, I was relaxing and casually fluttering the tip of my fin and I was MOVING, I mean, now I am moving on both the up and down stroke, like a swimmer.
Reminding myself on choppy water, to relax and swim sure has made a difference.
I am older now, but I run and bike way more than I use to as well. I do say, don't go with the saying "No pain no gain" as this can cause damage. If it hurts, try to find a simple solution. Knee braces help too.
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I feel the pain also. Not sure what fin you use, but I am going to echo Pontoonman.
I used Caddis fins for many years. No problems what so ever (but I was younger). Then I went to Force Fins. A heavy fin, but I didn't notice Knee pain.
The past years I have been using Omega. A longer scuba style fin. Using the same kick I have been using for years of basically scooping the water up, many my knees, thighs and even calfs were feeling the burn.
One day, I was relaxing and casually fluttering the tip of my fin and I was MOVING, I mean, now I am moving on both the up and down stroke, like a swimmer.
Reminding myself on choppy water, to relax and swim sure has made a difference.
I am older now, but I run and bike way more than I use to as well. I do say, don't go with the saying "No pain no gain" as this can cause damage. If it hurts, try to find a simple solution. Knee braces help too.
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