Pains

[magden21]

Week 4 done but starting to get pains in my knees now any tips?

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

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

Try these... lots of folk find them really useful.

Now the runs are getting longer make sure the warm up is through and stretch really well after every run too.

Try and land lightly too..I call it kissing the ground with your feet

[magden21 in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks for the advice Oldfloss I will definitely give those stretches a go

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

It is caused by the impact of running so do all you can to reduce it.

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.

Enjoy your journey.

[magden21 in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks Iannoda

[Sloth72]

Rub some over the counter pain relief gel on, before and after. It worked for me.

[magden21 in reply to Sloth72]

Will try that thanks