Help!

Just completed Week 2 Run 1 struggling less than I thought I would (woo!) but my knees are now agony! Any tips....?

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Check this out.. a lot of helpful ideas... and try these..

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

Warm up well, stretch after each run.. and slow down

[Hidden in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks!

[Amandana]

Consider taking a break until they feel back to normal, in addition to adding in those strengthening exersices Oldfloss linked to! This was an issue for me as well.

[Itsmillie]

Well done!!

My knee started hurting a few days ago after w2r2 but I noticed my running was a bit wonky. Its a lot better after stretching it out though so maybe just make sure you stretch really well before starting your next run?

Also my runs are done at the gym so I relax in the Jacuzzi after! 🙈 so maybe that or a nice hot bath after a run ?

[Lillybeth30mins Graduate]

Someone recommended Epsom salts in a bath after running- used them ever since-they work with muscle recovery, and, just laying in a warm bath makes me stretch my calves more (and for longer) so win-win👍

[Hidden in reply to Lillybeth30mins]

Thanks, i had a lovely long stretch and bath and they’re feeling a little better, I’ll get some Epsom Salts when I go out!

[Lillybeth30mins Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I started off with a small bag from boots to see if I liked them but they were costly (I bulk buy 10kilos from amazon/Ebay now🤣)

[Jayfinch]

I can sympathize...I am now doing some yoga on my days off and concentrating on stretching legs, hips and back.