Feeling deflated

[Zanzibar4]

Started Day wk 3 and have developed pain in my knee. Any advice please want to do this programme more than anything right now. 😕

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Most new runners aches and pains are caused primarily by the impact of running, so do all you can to minimise 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.

There is a link in the guide to runner's first aid healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Knee strengthening exercises here nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/k...

You can do this.

[Zanzibar4 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks so much for the advice. Yes I think I definitely should invest in some new trainers and maybe a knee support.

[DNB2512 Graduate]

If it is painful enough to make you limp at all then you should seek medical help. Physiotherapy can often fix running problems more easily than you'd expect. Otherwise, what Mr Truffe said is good advice. Well done for getting this far. I hope it heals quickly and you can keep making progress.