A little concerned....

[DJM31]

Hi there everyone, so keen to succeed in this

But second week in, first run and since completing it, the back of my leg, behind my knee is sore

Stretched after run and stretched a few times since.

Massaging the area to relieve it .....

Any advice welcome on what to do and what it could be ?

[Rockette]

I had knee problems round about 3rd week , I went to docs & he said it was my body getting used to my new running regime , if it persists I would go to the docs to get checked out . Also how old ars your running shoes ? They play a big part , I went & got new ones because mine where quite old & I've been pain free around the knees since . Hope your problem goes as quick as it come .

[nextjenn Graduate]

Not to say ignore it, but my first few weeks threw up all sorts of pains. I have since settled into it and have no long term issues so far (touch wood). I would just make sure it doesnt continue by not pushing if it hurts too much and if it persists see a professional wishing you all the luck

[keakels]

I am interested in this post. I had knee pain with my run yesterday (W1D3). I looked up some knee strengthening exercises and did several of them today - plan on doing them on my off days. I'm also going to do more/better stretching before and after my runs. I did buy myself some new shoes yesterday - now I'm hoping all these things together will help. I'm 52, so my knees are old and rebelling!

[Rockette]

Yes same here keakels, I'm 55 & in early wks my knees where bad , now they seem to have settled down , no problems with them . My ankle ( right ) has been acting up a bit , but it's not as bad as it where, like you say think it's a age thing . Happy & safe running .