W2R1 - Huge knee pain - any tips?

[Murielbez]

Hello, I am on my second week, finished the first run, and had never run before I started this training. I do a lot of yoga and walks though and I am on the heavy side unfortunately.

I have huge knee pains after each run, on both knees. It's a throbbing and shooting pain all around the knees up the thighs that starts as soon as I finish the run (no pain when I walk briskly/run) and it eases when I walk after the run but comes back as soon as I stay still.

I drink a lot the day before the run and stretch. I wonder if this is simply due to the fact that I am heaving and put a lot of pressure on my knees?

If you have tips to alleviate the pain I would be very grateful.

Muriel

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Great for starting c25k, you could have an extra rest day between runs . We do get aches when starting a new exercise but if it's pain maybe see your doctor 😊

[Murielbez Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

Thank you, will get extra rest and see how I get on 😊

[kez31 Graduate]

I got some knee supports which help alot

[Murielbez Graduate in reply to kez31]

thank you! Will get this if it persists 😊

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5... and includes advice on pacing, minimising impact, stretching immediately after every run and knee strengthening exercises, all of which will help.

Enjoy your journey.

[Murielbez Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Much appreciated- will read now 😊