Graduated C25K a few months back and am solidly doing 5k three time’s a week finishing the week off with a Park run Saturday breaking my PB as I go each week.
Yesterday, after 20 mins out running my left knee had a sharp pain behind the cap so I slowed down and walked it off. Tried to run again a few times and each time I did I had to stop in agony. Then walking it was fine.
Has anyone any advice? Shall I invest in knee straps?
That was the first run since I started I haven’t completed and the feeling I had after was awful.
Thanks in advance for any advice.
MH.
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See a GP or good sports physio. Supports/straps are not the answer for every injury.
When you start running again don’t keep pushing for a PB every week. You need recovery time ie. some slower and/or shorter runs for a few days. Also after every gain in speed or distance you should have a consolidation period where your body adjusts to the new level.
I get niggles in my knees from time to time. I'd see a physio if the pain doesn't settle after a few days rest - and definitely don't Google symptoms.
I convinced myself that I'd injured my knee to the extent that I'd never run again once - until a physio told me I just needed a couple of weeks rest and to wear knee sleeves for a bit of extra support.
I wouldn't use straps until you know what the problem is (you don't want to aggravate it) - but some extra support might help in the future.
I hate having to abandon runs - but the odd injury is par for the course - and the runs will be waiting when you're able to get back out there 😊.
Get it checked out but before that think about the terrain you have been running on so you can give information. Downhills or paths with a definite camber to one side could cause knee problems. This won’t mean the end of running just education on how to prevent future injury. Good luck
I had knee issues. The only thing that has fixed it is going to lower drop shoes 5mm Hokas. I was really suffering. IT band caused it. I’d tried everything even physio but this solved it over night. Apparently low drops are good for knee and hip issue and higher drop better for foot and heel issues. Plus Hokas are the most comfortable shoes I’ve ever worn! Boing boing!
Good shout. I had a gait analysis just after I graduated and got fitted with asics for over probation and that got rid of a whole host of niggles in knees and hips.
Now I think of it I was on a path that slopes off and right before the pain started I crossed a road where the pavement was off kilter and felt a twinge. 2 mins later the pain started.
Also, my running shoes are over ten years old and my old gym trainers. Time to get to a proper running shop.
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