Grrr!! Knees!

[Jogettejo]

So I got to Week 5 Run 2 and I couldn’t take the post run knee pain anymore. I’ve had to have 3 weeks off, not even any long walks said the sports physio. My knee is better now I’ve been doing knee and thigh strengthening exercises everyday, and my physio suggested I start back at Week 1 and take it slow. If I need to repeat every week, then that’s what I need to do, to keep my knee in check. I’ve missed my runs so much 😩

[DiscoRunner Graduate]

So sorry to hear you’ve been forced off your running for so long. Have you seen this?

m.youtube.com/watch?v=9L2b2...(Not working as expected?)

It’s the Japanese slow jogging technique- a low impact style of running designed to avoid injury and pain. I run this way all the time and absolutely love it. It might help you wade back in?

[Jogettejo in reply to DiscoRunner]

Yes I have watched it and suggested it to other people who were getting out of breath. It’s not my speed that’s the problem, I think my thigh muscles were quite weak and my knees were taking more of a hit than they should. It’s good that I miss my runs so much, as I think that will keep me motivated and eager to do it slowly and properly without racing ahead.

[sTrongFuse Graduate]

I'd imagine the knee strengthening exercises will help. As a result of my rugby playing days, my knees are pretty much knackered and I always wear compression supports when exercising. I had a bad flare up of tendinitis in June last year (I was on W2 at the time) that took an age to heal sports physio gave me a range of stretches and strengthening exercises, followed by a plan to get me from the injury couch back on to C25K. Suffice to say, it worked and by the start of 2019 I was able to start refereeing competitive games again, and I graduated this plan about 3 weeks ago.

There will be light at the end of the tunnel...

[Jogettejo in reply to sTrongFuse]

Thanks, a light at the end of the tunnel is lovely to hear. Which compression support did you find worked best?

[sTrongFuse Graduate in reply to Jogettejo]

It's a pretty bog standard Vulcan neoprene one that I've had for years. If memory serves, I bought it in Boots.

[JaoJao]

Have you introduced any pre stretch or post stretch to your runs. I’ve introduced both for my W7 and it’s definitely helped with what I call a niggly and clicky knee.

[Jogettejo in reply to JaoJao]

I do post stretches and a few pre ones.

[Evol Graduate]

Good luck! I hope your knee holds up. Maybe some swimming might help?

[Jogettejo in reply to Evol]

It probably would to be honest but I hate going swimming with all the ‘bits’ floating about in the water!! Makes me feel 🤢

[MeetaPatelHove]

Try taking an Epsom salt bath afterwards and whilst in the bath massage your legs, knees, ankles etc. I also then spray magnesium oil into sore areas and whilst it tingles at first it really helps to ease my muscles. Again massage it in. I’m on week4 and feeling great. I’m 52 and haven’t ever run before this programme. Let me know how you get on if you try my advice. Good luck

[Jogettejo in reply to MeetaPatelHove]

Thanks for your advice! Unfortunately I don’t have time for a bath as I run just before work so it’s a quick shower, breakfast and go, but I certainly could do the magnesium oil and maybe an Epson Bath in the evening.