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[jot1812]

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I have got to week 5 and have really enjoyed the running. But after doing the first run (twice) of week 5 my knee is really hurting. Don't know whether to push on ... or rest until it feels better? I am 60 with a history of arthritis in my right knee following an accident but this is my left knee. I really don't want to give up . Any advice please|???

[Deals1 Graduate]

both my knees gave me pain when I first started, but are OK now. everyone's different though. Hope yours ease soon! good luck

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Try these..

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

Then.. when you head out again... take it very gently... try to land lightly.. kissing the ground with your feet

As the runs get longer... maybe up your rest day exercise a little... strength and stamina are so important... so it may help with the knee too

Very well done!

[Dzhn]

Try ice packs on the knees post run too if that is ok for arthritic knees?

[Brod2]

I am also struggling with painful knees I got to week 6 run 1 and completed the run then a couple of days later My knees were so painful ,so I haven’t ran for over 3 weeks. Going to try and run tomorrow . I hope your knees feel better soon

[Agi74]

I've just injured my ankle and been told not to run for while. If it's painful best to see a physio.

Simply I think most people launch into C25K but our bodies aren't strong enough or conditioned enough especially as we get older.

We're putting 20x our body weight pressure on our joints all of a sudden, 5 minute walking isn't anywhere near enough to be ready for that.

I agree with other posters.. Follow the strengthening and flexibility plan, do core workout to strengthen the body to absorb the impact.

Watch any number of professional YouTube videos to get idea of how existing runners prepare and condition.

I had a stage 2 tear in my thigh from sprinting and 3 weeks of daily leg conditioning did wonders such that I was a better runner when I returned.

Of course the above assumes it's pain in your knee rather than just soreness, the latter needs ice and rest at least.I'll learning to be more gentle with my body as I'm ageing and to do everything gradually and consistently.

All the best.. Excuse the long post...

[jot1812]

Thanks. I am going to keep cycling which doesn't hurt, until it feels better.