Any advice??

[Allia]

Just finished W2 and have noticed that my knees are starting to ache and feel uncomfortable. As a complete non runner before joint this... can any one suggest anything I can do ?? Advice appreciated!!

[Hidden]

Get properly fitted running shoes somewhere that does gait analysis. Expensive but if the alternative is constant knee pain, worth it.

Stretch. My knee pain was caused by a muscle problem that is solved by stretching.

If it goes on being a problem or gets worse see a physio. That's how I know what caused my knee pain and what stretches to do to prevent it.

[Allia in reply to Hidden]

Thank you. I have invested in good shoes and the gait was checked. I'll try better stretches. Thank you !

[MarkyD Graduate]

Warming up properly, stretching properly, and knee-strengthening exercises are my recommendation.

Post-run stretches:

nhs.uk/Livewell/c25k/Pages/...

Twice-a-day, every-day knee exercises:

nhs.uk/Livewell/c25k/Pages/...

Since stretches are so important, I purchased an App to run on my phone. It guides me through a sequence of post-run stretches, tells me how long to hold the stretch, AND plays my own cool-down playlist. LoLo Stretching on iPhone.

[Allia]

Thank you!! I'll certainly look into that. Your advice is really appreciated 😄

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Overstriding and landing on your heels can also cause knee pain.