Run 1 week 5

[Martin_Rose]

Here I go into week 5, a cool rainy evening, perfect for a run. I felt quite comfortable with the 3 x 5minute runs, looking forward to run 2, unfortunately it will be on Monday because my knee needs two days to recover. 😁

[Hidden]

Well done you. Hope the knee is okay and doesn't cause any more problems

[Martin_Rose Graduate in reply to Hidden]

My knee is quite sore after each run and the next day, but after two days it's fine, I presume it's okay to carry on once feels back to normal.

[Hidden in reply to Martin_Rose]

The mantra seems to be aches are okay, pain definitely not. So if it's achy and then okay, then I guess you're good to go. But of course the programme ramps up, and if you find the 'soreness' does too, then mmm Houston you got a problem

[Martin_Rose Graduate in reply to Hidden]

My GP is a bit of a runner, I think I will try and see her in the week. Just to make sure.

[ECedal]

Slow down! x

[Martin_Rose Graduate in reply to ECedal]

Don't worry I'm going slowly. 😁

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Well done and very wise to have the extra days off.

Most of my generalised aches and pains eased around about W5. If yours persist it might be your footwear.

[Martin_Rose Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

I've heard about having your gait tested, is this something you would advise?

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to Martin_Rose]

Definitely. I was dubious until I saw the two videos of me running in my normal shoes and the suggested support shoes. My ankle and knee joints were suddenly in vertical alignment and I was pushing off from my inner toes as opposed to my little toes. Mechanically it made absolute sense and I have had no running injuries since.

Take your existing shoes with you for comparison. Don't be brand led.

[Martin_Rose Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks, that's brilliant.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Take IannodaTruffe 's advice... see how it goes...these knees can be tricky pests!

[Martin_Rose Graduate]

I will indeed take the advice, thanks.