W2 Take2 Scary knees!

[Comfortnotspeed]

Another go at W2 -hubby is catching up- but glad as my knees are really starting to worry me.

I can walk a long way, hill walk ok but the transition to running is hurting!

Stretch, hydrate and try the tips from slow running but ouch! Hoping it will wear off????

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Well done.

It is the impact of running that causes the issue, so do all you can to minimise it.

Slow down, keep footfall under your body not out in front, avoid heelstriking, run on grass or treadmill and wear proper running shoes fitted after a gait analysis done at a specialist running shop.

Stretching after every run and knee strengthening exercises will also help. There are links in the guide to the plan to all of these.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Take the advice from IannodaTruffe .. the stretching and knee links are great.. Well done you!

[sTrongFuse Graduate]

I had a similar problem at your stage. Might be worth either seeing a physio or looking up strengthening exercises (try NHS website) and building your knees up a bit.