UNCOMFORTABLE KNEES - WEEK 4

[Mauresque]

Finished week 4 (repeated week 3), but my knees feel uncomfortable, slightly puffy, heavy, awkward. Have been advised by a physio that this will be because my "gluts" aren't strong yet, so the pressure is being taken on my knees. Is this common?

[angie31964 Graduate]

Having just had a gait analysis, maybe it is worth you considering this?

[Mauresque in reply to angie31964]

My physio has suggested this too, so I will check it out. Thanks Angie.

[molly1973 Graduate]

Yes! Very common. Remember you are putting your joints through new paces and yes if you strenghten and importantly stretch glutes (and for me, calves) things should settle. Don’t run if they are sore, and use ice if necessary. Google glutes stretches and exercises for runners, and consider some yoga for runners: I have hit out of the habit and my joints are letting me know!

[Mauresque in reply to molly1973]

Thanks Molly - the physio mentioned exercises for glutes too - so working on them. Yoga for runners sounds interesting!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Follow the links in the post for Newbies..for your post run stretches and knee exercises too.

Try to relax and land lightly..I call it kissing the ground with your feet!

Also, start to up the stamina and strength exercise you do on some of your rest days. That will help.

[Mauresque in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks Oldfloss - will check out the stamina and strength exercises. Was feeling so positive and focused - want to get back into it but I'll obviously have to work on other areas first.

[angie31964 Graduate]

I just had one today. Got a lovely pair of trainers. But skint now lol. But the analysis was free.

[Mauresque]

Lol! Scared now!🤪