Knee injury

[Troyski74]

My knee started to hurt after my last w1 r3. He hurt just below knee. That was on Saturday. It is now Thursday and I have not run all week and it is feeling stronger. I may give it another day or two rest. My question being should I carry on with w2 or rerun w1?

[LemonieJ Graduate]

I had this and carried on with the program not rerunning. I shortened my stride, tried to run on softer surfaces at least for one of the runs a week and put some kinesio tape on my knee. The pain lasted for about another week but has cleared up now. Hope you manage to get it sorted

[Troyski74 Graduate in reply to LemonieJ]

I started doing the strength and flex as well. I think I will leave to Saturday and see how it feels.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Maybe rest up a little while longer with some knee exercises, then carry on... slow and steady and try to land gently!! Kiss the ground with your feet

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

[ArmandoUnFuturo]

Hi!! I would just carry on with w2. dont give up!!

[digil123]

Hi, Iv'e had serious knee pain for 3 weeks now, no improvement. Think it was probably the shoes and trying to hard to fast.. Going back to week one and new shoes hoping this helps.

[Troyski74 Graduate in reply to digil123]

I feel mine is getting better. Luckily on the 6 week holidays so can rest it more. I am doing strength exercise for my legs. Going to warm up and down from now on.

[digil123 in reply to Troyski74]

Been wearing my new running shoes for a couple of days now and noticing the difference!! Obvs cant wear them all the time but really think it's helping as the pain is subsiding.

[Troyski74 Graduate in reply to digil123]

You mean you are breaking them in by just walking around in them ?

[digil123 in reply to Troyski74]

If your comment is aimed at me, then no, not breaking them in. They just feel so light and supportive that I feel less pain with my knees that I did before. So it's more comfortable to wear them around the house and out shopping.