W3R2 - Sore knees - soft tissue, not joints

[Schmeeley71]

Hi, I have found that the soft tissue around my knees has been hurting this week. Not a sharp pain more of an ache. I am quite over weight at 14 stone. Does anyone else experience this? And does anyone have any tips / treatment suggestions please?

[Jay66UK Graduate]

I’ve had a bit of that on and off throughout the programme. It’s probably the tendons etc getting worked and not being used to it.

I treat my achey legs with a hot radox salts bath and, if they remain too sore, I take an extra rest day.

Listen to your body - it’s important for avoiding injury.

[Goforitmama Graduate]

I was getting niggly knees. They were okay during and immediately after a run, but later in the evening they were uncomfortable, niggly and achey. I treated myself to a gait test and new shoes, the niggly knees went away.

Running on uneven surfaces can be hard on them too. Try a treadmill, it has a flat even surface, that helps.

Gold luck, remember to listen to your body and allow an extra day off to recover if you need it.

[Hidden]

I had sore knees when I started but as I have carried on, they have got stronger and no longer cause any problems. You could have a look at the 'strength and flex' programme or try some squats on your rest days

[Riggs1961 in reply to Hidden]

Hi Helen please can you say where to find the strength and flex program?

[Tasha99 Graduate]

Ibuprofen an hour before running. They’ll sort themselves out soon enough. Very common 👍🏽

[Job500]

Hi, I had the same too - I've just done W3R3. Someone recommended this:

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

..which I've done twice a day and before and after running, for the last two runs - as well as running as slow as I could today. It's working for me as although my knees are a bit achey still, they are better. I guess it makes sense to strengthen your knees for all that pavement pounding, especially if you're like me with a pretty sedentary job!

[icklegui Graduate]

hello! Sounds pretty common, aches (don't run through pain though). I would second the suggestion of the knee exercises which Job500 has posted the link to. Also - have a look at the FAQ POST How to run C25K ( healthunlocked.com/couchto5... ) and take note about the bit about shoes! Getting on for week 4 you should consider - if you haven't already - having proper running shoes, fitted after gait analysis probably. My knees thanked me for my running shoes

Good luck, keep running, keep posting!