W2R2 Sore Knees

[LukeAndrew]

Anyone else? Would appreciate your thoughts/advice. Happy Easter 🐣⛪️

[Buddy34 Graduate]

When you start a new exercise your body needs time to get used to it also make sure you are landing softly as possible and not thud thud and go slow 😊😊

[Tasha99 Graduate]

Normal! Ibuprofen an hour before runs and plenty in between! It’ll go in a week or so.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

The guide to the plan has advice on minimising impact and stretching after every run. Knee strengthening exercises will also help nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/k...

[LukeAndrew Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Sweet. Will give those a try! Thanks.

[ButtercupKid Graduate]

Running on softer surfaces like grass or hardcore rather than tarmac or paving can help by reducing impact. Also, slowing down just a little can make a big difference x

[Mumrun2020]

I suffered really bad with my knees for first two weeks but took warm magnesium salt baths after each run, took ibuprofen when needed and pushed through. Make sure you have your gait checked, get decent running trainers (worth the investment) and hopefully like me you will find it eases after a few runs. Mine improved by mid week 3. Good luck!