Couch to 5K when suffering with arthritis

[SueC1960]

Hi - a little advice please? I am 50+ and suffer with rheumatoid and osteo arthritis in my knees and ankles, so need to build up more gradually than the couch to 5k suggests.

Is there a plan for people like myself?

[JLouk]

Hiya, I’ve had a kidney transplant and have fibromyalgia and osteoporosis but today I managed half of the first run!! I’m really proud of myself. Just take it slow and steady and stop if you need to! You can re-do runs, I’m going to do Wk 1 run 1 another few times til I’ve nailed it and can finish. Very best of luck x

[SueC1960]

Thank you!! 👍🏻😊

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

There have been one or two posts about this... we are not medical experts, so make sure you have the okay from your GP or consultant

This is a very, very steady progression and you can take it totally at your own pace....

This is a post I picked up, when replying to another forum friend who asked the same thing..

nras.org.uk/stories/running...

We are not medical experts, but there is much sound and trusted evidence out there which suggest you may be able to run...have you had advice from any specialists?

This may be an indication and there may be helpful info there too?

nras.org.uk/runs

[SueC1960 in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks

[Millsie-J Graduate]

Hi and welcome.

As Oldfloss has indicted, we are not medical experts so please check with your GP/ consultant first that you are ok to run.

There is also a sister forum and programme you might be interested in, here is the link to Active10

healthunlocked.com/active10