Any tips for week 8 ?

[Irongirl646]

Struggling a bit due to pain just below my knee. Not to mention getting out of puff but determined to finish. Just a bit worried I do permanent damage to the knee.

[mrrun Graduate]

Depends on the pain. I never seek online medical advice and we aren’t doctors anyway, so the rule is if it’s persistent (pain) then go and see a physio.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Pain is the issue... take a couple of extra rest days would be my first step, then doctor/physio if it’s not improving.

Other than that you’ve done 25minutes 4 times, 28 doesn’t feel very different.

[Irongirl646 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thanks, your right - it probably won’t be much different.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Irongirl646]

It’s just a case of keeping the pace down, and you’ll be fine.

[Irongirl646 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thanks! Sound advice.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

To reduce impact slow down, avoid heelstriking, keep footfall under your body not out in front, run on grass or treadmill and wear proper running shoes fitted after a gait analysis done at a specialist running shop.

If pain persists get checked out by a medical professional.

[Irongirl646 in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks. Bought the expensive shoes from a specialist shop but don’t find them any better. I’ll try the other tips though👍

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to Irongirl646]

Did you have a gait analysis?

[Irongirl646 in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Yes, had the works and was recommended Saucony which are ok but no better than my Nike ones.