Sore knees

[Blue53]

Hi, I started C25K exactly a year ago at the age of 65, graduating in December. Since then I’ve been running for 30 mins two - three times a week plus a few park runs. Over the last couple of months I’ve started to notice slight aches in my knees which seem to be getting worse. It’s not a huge problem yet but I’m worried that if I continue with my current schedule I might do permanent damage. Any advice on how to handle this?

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

🤔 have you bought new shoes/ had your gait checked? The wrong shoes can have a huge impact on your knees.

Are you doing any cross training? Knee strengthening exercises will help.

[Blue53 Graduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Thanks, I got new shoes/gait analysis just after I started and am thinking it might be time to renew. I’ll have a look and some more strengthening exercises too.

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate in reply to Blue53]

Def look at knee work then. If your shoes are a year old they may need looking at.

[grumpyoldgirl Graduate]

Are you running 3x a week plus parkrun? You may need a few more rest days, too much running can take a toll on joints. I had my foot x-rayed when I injured my foot and the radiographer spotted the beginnings of arthritis in my toe joints 🙄 Voltarol gel is my new best friend 😁

[Blue53 Graduate in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Thank you! Only 3x a week max including parkruns so should be OK however I'm going to take a couple of weeks rest now and start the strengthening exercises and then work my way back carefully.

[grumpyoldgirl Graduate in reply to Blue53]

That sounds like a plan blue, best of luck!