Problem with my knees

[l888sym]

I’m now on week 3 it’s going great but I’m having a little trouble with my knees really hurting while running is this normal and will it get better over time

[dbeuro Graduate]

I had this problem I went to the local runners shop and had my gait checked. I could clearly see the problem. They recommended a shoe with side support. Two days later running with the new shoes and my pain disappeared. That was in week4. Since then I have graduated and have done rwo 5k runs. No sign of my knee problem since then.

I am not saying this will solve your problem but its worth investigating. But if you do then go to a shop who you feel you can trust and understand what the problems might be. Hope this helps and you soon recover.

[l888sym in reply to dbeuro]

Thanks for your helpful reply I did think to be honest it could be something like that but wanted to see if anyone else had the same problem before I went buying more shoes

[dbeuro Graduate in reply to l888sym]

Yes proceed with caution. The shoes are not cheap thats why I went to a shop that specialised and not just any old sport shop. But my new shoes have not only cured my knee problem but running in them feels like running on air so it was a win win situation with me.

[l888sym in reply to dbeuro]

What make did you go for in the end

[dbeuro Graduate in reply to l888sym]

Brooks Adrenaline although the store did say that an Asics shoe would have been as good. I tried both makes and decided the Brooks pair felt slightly more comforatable.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to l888sym]

The advice from others about shoes is meaningless, unless you have exactly the same issues as them........have a gait analysis and follow the advice........details in the guide to the plan.

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Have a look at this clip on the Japanese Slow Jogging technique. It reduces the impact on your joints. It’s well known and used on the forum, so apologies if you’ve seen it already!

m.youtube.com/watch?v=9L2b2...(Not working as expected?)

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress.

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.