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Should I start running if my knees hurt a little? It's on the very tip of my kneecap if that makes sense, I've had it for years on and off.

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Hurting knees safe to run?

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No, if you have had it on and off for years, begin running when it's OFF, in your case run particularly slow and steady and hopefully the knee pain will stay off.

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Thanks, I did W1R1 last night and I'm OK today, just stiff muscles 😄

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