Sadly, after several weeks rest my physio has suggested that running is not for me.... however, I can still enjoy my walking and brisk walking - am going to try Nordic style and also I can cycle... So all is not lost.
Thank you for all the support you have given me - and keep running. Those of you who have just started - when it all gets a bit too hard, remember me - who wants to run and can't - and it may give you a bit of inspiration to run for me
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What happened? Is there a serious injury? Sorry to hear about ur running retirement! Cycling is a whole lot of fun, try off roading, splashing through muddy puddles in the woods is fun too xx
Nordic walking is awesome!!!
As you say, your physio has "suggested" - you can perhaps go against his/her suggestion 
What does your doctor say about it?
Just watched this, maybe of use to you? runnersworld.com/training-v....
All the best!!!
Bless you! Sorry to hear of your injury but you must look after yourself. There are lots of things to do to keep fit! I will run for you, I'm not a runner and so far the knees have held up.....I'm hopeful.
Take care of yourself!
E xxx
I have a bit of a dodgy knee & ankle but still run, my doctor hasn't told me to stop..
Big hugs, little duck...cycling is good... I do loads... and probably... your brisk walking would equal my jogging speed Keep posting maybe??? We more mature runners need all the support we can get!
Sorry to hear that duck , what a shame ((( ))))
I hope you enjoy Nordic Walking, it sounds like a really good form of exercise .
Please keep in touch and let us know how you're going on xxx
Interesting... I suppose it depends exactly what the problem is. Did the physio explore with you exactly what running you were doing - shoes, surfaces, speed, style etc? (Sometimes it is a bit too easy for health professionals to say "Well just don't do it" without taking the time to explore fully what all your options might be including the consequences of inadequate exercise since your cardiovascular system doesn't say "Oh you poor dear, you've got a bad knee, we'll let you off"... thankfully it sounds as though you do have plenty of alternatives you find inviting)
Ironically, I started C25K because I found sustaining a brisk walk too painful both at the time and afterwards (still do)... and you often hear swimming recommended but I've had much more of a struggle to get that to work for me. Cycling... well I can do that now with the wonders of electrical assist although I am not terribly good at staying upright and mashed myself up good and proper - took a couple of years for the dent in my thigh from handlebars to disappear.
So I have to run really!
Thanks for such a great reply. I have arthritis degeneration in my knee cap so very painful when taking my body weight. Am working on improving muscle.
Maybe see another Physio? I was also told not to run - arthritis in left hip and knackered knees as well as plantar fasciitis. I was in agony and could only manage 17 seconds. I'm doing c25k probably slower than anyone ever but I've managed 1k without stopping now. I went to see a running Physio whose attitude was to work at strengthening and lengthening muscles and it's made a huge difference. A few months ago I was about to take Dr's advice and give up but so glad I got a second opinion. i only ever run on grass which is a bit hard in the mud but it's ok. I know everyone is different and of course there are some people who can't run. I hope you're not one of them - definitely worth getting a 2nd opinion. I went to the Running School. Good luck whatever you do. Walking and cycling are great too
Thankyou. Not going to give up.😉
i was very fortunate to live 7km from work for most of last year so I cycled every day which was 14km. I lost nearly 15kg that year, combined with my Karate training. So definitely cycle as much as you can, just I would suggest you think carefully as to what you want to do so you get the right bike.
Such bad news littleduck. Hope you find something you enjoy just as much. Maybe, if you still really want to run, you could seek out a second opinion from a physio with an interest in running. They may be able to suggest some exercises that will strengthen your leg muscles enough to take the pressure off your knee joints when you run, because, to be honest, I can't see why it would be OK to do lots of walking but not OK to learn how to run 5k -both exercises rely on your knees. I'm not a physio of course, and maybe there's a really good reason why running is not suited to you, but it could be worth checking out. Very best of luck whatever you decide to do
Doctor told me to reconsider running because of a meniscus problem but I decided to carry on and now my knee hurts less than before. This is just gentle jogging. Maybe you should get a second opinion ?
Hi
The same for me! I was sensible and followed the programme taking extra rest days. I decided my knee would tell me when it was time to give up. I am still going and run average 10k a week with no problem. Improved muscle tone has really made a difference.
Wow
Thankyou so much for all your help
Wonderfully encouraged by your comments. Not giving up 💃 x
That's a real shame. If it were me I would make sure I had good shoes and continue with short distances and see how it goes. A second opinion too might be a good idea, I was advised too that running was not for me due to a sort of bony lump I have on my foot. A helpful assistant at Sweat Shop, some wide shoes stretched a bit with an egg cup inside, and I'm still running. You don't say why your physio said running is not for you, but I bet its something you can work around, maybe not long distances, but some running as part of your fitness regime
I hope so. My kneecap has been "worn" was a professional dancer in my youth. But am doing stretch and strength programme. So not giving up all hope x ☺
Have no personal experience of knee problems or arthritis but a friend of mine does. The surgeon who operated on her knee said the best exercise for knees is walking uphill and to do it daily. Where we live there's not a hill in sight though.
I hope things go well for you and you find the exercise routine that works for you.
yes - that is what I am doing now - brisk walks for 45 mins for 4 times a week - and also doing flex exercise - certainly feels a lot better.
Glad to hear tings are getting better littleduck
Learning to run more slowly
No more running for me 😭
One more run to graduation! 
No more running for a while... 😢
Running much more - week 4
