W1 R2

[Stevet1960]

Hi, I did my first session on Monday and felt ok, just a little sore in the knees, did my second session on Wednesday and this morning my knees are very sore, just wondered is this a common problem for beginners?

[Rd12368]

I had the same experience got to week 3 and had to stop

Stopped for 9 days and started back on week 2 runs once they started feeling better been ok since then just completed week 5 run 1

[Stevet1960 Graduate in reply to Rd12368]

Hi, thank you for the reply and sharing your experience 👍

[Granspeed Graduate]

You could check out Japanese Slow Running technique. Google it for a YouTube video. It’s a low impact style of running, especially good for getting started. Also, be sure to drink lots of water even on non-run days. Also be sure to read the pinned post for new runners by IannodaTruffe - it is full of useful hints, tips and vital information. Best of luck. 👍😊

[Stevet1960 Graduate in reply to Granspeed]

Thank you 😊

[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 after every run and strengthening exercises, all of which will help.

Enjoy your journey.

[Stevet1960 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you for the info

[Stevet1960 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you for the info

[ArthurJG Graduate]

All the above is good advice. In my case however the issues I had in the first two weeks turned out to be due to unsuitable footwear. But you may want to rule out the less expensive possible reasons first 🙂