3rd short 3k morning run in a row

[Killerblue]

Felt a twinge in my leg and knee 🙄🥴 I thought I would be ok to jog every day for a short distance but obviously not 😤 I think I’ll stop now for a few days

[Blossom- 60minGraduate]

Oh what a shame. Obvs you need to still have rest days in between runs. Hope the twinges go away. Maybe just give yourself a couple of days before you go back out? 🤞

[Killerblue Graduate10 in reply to Blossom-]

I know but I’m watching other people run 20k daily so I thought I could do little jogs daily - hey ho 🤗

[Birdlady64 Graduate10]

Shame, but you are listening to your body which is a good thing. Hopefully those niggles won't develop into anything more serious.

Personally I wouldn't try running every day - even if it's just a short run. I need the in-between days for my body to recover.

Why not try walking on non running days? It's far less stress on the body, still excercise and gets you outside

Good luck and happy running 😁👍🏃‍♀️

[Killerblue Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

Yes I’ll go back to doing just that I think as it’s been hurting even walking around the house today 🙄

[orangeguy Graduate10]

I think walking on non-running days is very good advice, its what I do, that way I find get some form of exercise every day. I have to admit though I do occasionally through in an extra run on a day where I should be walking but not too often 😁

[Killerblue Graduate10 in reply to orangeguy]

Well the best way to learn is by doing something wrong so they say and I’ve learned my lesson now 🤗

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

very sensible to stop the every day, give those legs time to rest and as others say you can always go for a walk between run days

[Killerblue Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

I think I thought it would also help me lose a bit of weight 🙄 unfortunately I ate more after that as feeling fed up 😂

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Killerblue]

I gained a stone last year and although i know exactly how to lose weight each day i just can’t do it 🙄 so I sympathise with the fed up feeling

[58soon Graduate10]

Me too, got a twinge in my knee after my first Fartlek on Tuesday. Obviously tried to run too fast! Giving myself a few days off now. The last thing we want is an injury to put us on the IC.

Take it easy!

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to 58soon]

Oh no! Knee niggles are annoying. I put some targeted knee strengthening workouts in the Strength and Flex forum, where we now have a specific injury couch topic. There are a few knee workouts in there which might just help:

healthunlocked.com/strength...

[Killerblue Graduate10 in reply to CBDB]

Ahhhhh I now know what IC means 😂👍

[58soon Graduate10 in reply to CBDB]

Thank you CBDB - I'll definitely check out your Strength & Flex exercises 😀

[Killerblue Graduate10 in reply to 58soon]

Oh I’m sorry to hear that as you were doing so well 🙄 it’ll give you more time to do some more painting though 👍

[58soon Graduate10 in reply to Killerblue]

You've got a good memory Killerblue - yes, some more painting is good - actually doing Picasso face-painting for fun! But I also have a full-time job and I'm easily distracted!

I hope your knee twinges get better soon too 😍

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Sensible move, I've been doing loads of walking and running but any time I've fancied doing consecutive run days my body soon let's me know it's not the best idea for me. Follow your gut instinct, if your body grumbles, respect it. Happy running 🤗

[Killerblue Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

It’s annoying when the body doesn’t want to do what the mind wants it to do 😤

[nowster Graduate10]

Take care! I missed out on two weeks this month from not listening to a knee niggle.

[Killerblue Graduate10 in reply to nowster]

That’s what I’m worried about being stuck in for a few weeks. I think I’d go completely mad 🤦‍♀️

[Maz1103 Graduate10]

I had knee pain after my 2nd 10k. I had to rest a week, then built up (with knee strap), couple of 3ks, then 4ks. OK with 5/6 now but it has taken a while. Good luck x

[Killerblue Graduate10 in reply to Maz1103]

I’m going to have a lovely lie in tomorrow and maybe a walk in the afternoon then see how things are

[Maz1103 Graduate10 in reply to Killerblue]

Enjoy!!