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Couched - again.

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I should be finishing week 3 today but instead I'm looking back on a week of zero running.

WK2R2 was great, felt strong and really enjoyed it. Couldn't fit my 3rd run in but thought I'd skip a day and do it then.

However, I've since had a really painful left knee, not on the kneecap but either side and behind on the ligament (no idea if this is the case).

So a week has gone and no running, don't want to further injure my knee. Now thinking that I should start from WK1 again when better.

Hopefully the knee will recover.

And it was going so well...

Ed

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It happens... and is so frustrating too.... Maybe try some knee exercises.. and if the issue remains, then get it checked out:)

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

Take it from.. the runs are still there...and we do get back on track. :)

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mrwhitepaisley in reply to Oldfloss

Thanks Oldfloss, was really enjoying it.

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SlowLoris

There is no rush. I spent weeks on week 2 because of dodgy knees. It is a nine stage programme. It doesn't have to be done in 9 weeks though.

Remember that your bones and ligaments take months to strengthen, not weeks. Make sure the knee is better then slow down when you resume.

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mrwhitepaisley in reply to SlowLoris

Thanks SlowLoris, will try next week and take it slow.

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