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Has anyone else suffered with aching knees? They don’t hurt as such. I’m guessing it’s that they are not used to this running malarkey

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SteveWebboGraduate

Hi MInsy , I go by the stereo theory , if both legs feel the same its an ache . If it's only on one side it could be an injury ? Everything aches a bit today though !

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to SteveWebbo

Take a peek at the Strength and forum site.. we have put loads of exercise on there to give you some support with the new running aches and pains:)

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Well done for beginning this:)

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

Okay..how much non impact exercise are you doing on some of your rest days:) Your legs, arms, back etc etc all need to build up along with those legs:)

Head across to the Strength and Flex forum...try the knee exercises and also take a look at the other pinned exercises posts.

You may find them helpful:)

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Minsy in reply to Oldfloss

Thank you. Really helpful. I do yoga and Pilates (once a week for both) and walk frequently. I’ll take a look at junked exercises for sure. Thanks again

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Madmum2Graduate

Yessss! I have found using knee supports when running & use of Voltarol rubbed on afterwards on my knees has helped a lot in the early stages of the runs ... good luck 🍀

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IannodaTruffeMentor

The guide to the plan healthunlocked.com/couchto5... has advice on minimising impact, stretching after every run and knee strengthening exercises, all of which will help.

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