Help?

[RLM78]

So, I completed week one last week but due to struggling to breathe when running, I am repeating week one. Since yesterday (my 4th run), my left knee has been oining me. I can walk. I can probably try to run... but should I carry on this week or just power walk and restart C25K again next week?

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

If it’s painful rest it & don’t run. Start again when it’s better but take it real SLOW. 🐌 You should not be out of breath or hurting your knee... signs you are running too fast. The slower you run the more strength & resilience you will build up & you will avoid injury. Look up Japanese running on YouTube!

Don’t worry many of us repeated week 1 for the same reasons. 👀

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Do not run until it is better... and when you do, just slow down and then slow down more,,,

Try these exercises for your knees( or some of them ),

healthunlocked.com/strength.......

Take it slow and steady when you run, do try to land lightly. We do tend to thump down a tad when we begin this... when you run, land lightly, I call it kissing the ground with your feet

[Yogibear012]

I would wait to my knee to heal before starting again. Definitely take it slower if you are out of breath, I didn't realise that I was running far to quickly until I slowed down alot, running was easier and breathing was alot easier as well

[RLM78]

Thanks guys

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

The guide to the plan healthunlocked.com/couchto5... can answer all your questions.

Look for advice on pacing, minimising impact, breathing and dealing with injury.

[Grannyhugs Graduate]

Poor you - all the advice you need has been given. No pain is needed and when you do restart no slow is too slow. Speedy recovery

[Jamohanlall Graduate]

My toughest wk was w5 jumping from 3 minutes to 5 minutes because of my breathing. I learned to SLOW my pace and also try relaxing your muscles and just enjoy the run. I was seriously gasping for air trying to run at a faster pace. Speed will come later. Concentrate on your endurance at this point. I’m on wk 7 now and comfortably do 25 minutes. You can do this!