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Do I go back to the treadmill, try the road again and or start the whole thing all over again??

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Hi, I am quite a bit over weight and been going to the gym to get fitter. I started this program W1R1 on the treadmill it went better than I expected. So when I tried to do W1R2 I thought it was a lovely day so i would run outside and all again seemed to go well until that night I got pains in my left knee and I haven't been able to run / excerise since. Docs put me on pain killers.. three weeks later I still can't. I don't know if when I am ready to try again do I stick with the treadmill or do the road / park again?

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Tasha99Graduate

My physio friend said treadmills are worse on your knees than running outside 🤔

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Frencci in reply to Tasha99

I keep hearing contrary comments, some say treadmills are gentler than the road some say work - don't know what to do...

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I hear road running is harder maybe your shoes are not supportive enough for it. Try going to a running shop to be gaited and get some shoes that are for your style of running. I did and my knees and feet are much better for it.

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Frencci in reply to HappyNoodle

Hi, my trainers are special runnings one's with special inner soles again for support when running

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Hi Frencci. Sorry you got injured so soon into the program. I suppose you’ll test your knee out on the low impact gym equipment first before attempting a run.

Then I would say that treadmills are more cushioning than pavements.

Have you been able to see a physio? Would be best to get a proper medical opinion if you can.

Hope you get better soon! 🤕

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Frencci

Hi, no to physio not been offered anything unless it is weeks away and my knee is getting better on the doctors medication.

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Maybe you went too quickly... and remember, outside running is very different to the treadmill...check this post out too..lots of great advice...have you the correct shoes?

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

We do expect aches and pains when we begin this, take it steadily, try to land lightly and choose a route , maybe a park or field track where the surface is slightly more forgiving:)

Try these exercises too:)

nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/k...

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Frencci in reply to Oldfloss

Hi. i have the proper trainers, and have supportive innersoles too to help with running. I will have a go at the excercises.. try and strengthen up and hope to try again soon. Do I keep on where I was or start all over again?

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Frencci

Head on and take it really gently:)

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Frencci

thank you everyone :)

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