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[Novice60]

I am a week 1 casualty. Have done something to my knee and it’s extremely painful. Run 1 was good, but something happened to my knee on run 2 and now I can only walk painfully, let alone run. Should I have tried to strengthen my knees first? I’m 60, female, very active, slightly overweight, and a novice runner. Any suggestions?

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

That's tough.

So long as you take it easy and go nice and slow you should be ok.

Have you read this guide to the plan healthunlocked.com/couchto5... it's my answer many of your questions.

Give yourself a few days rest and try again. Good luck.

[Novice60 in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks IannodaTruffe, that’s very helpful.

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There’s a strength and flex podcast too that many do on rest days to support running

[Novice60 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you, I'll be having a look at that.