Knees!

[Couchie007]

Week 2, run 2 yesterday - knees killing me. I persevered and finished and they don't feel too bad today but think I might put tomorrow's run back a day to Friday anyway. Is consensus of opinion to push on through or to rest a bit longer?

[Hidden]

Sorry to read that you are struggling with your knees. Never run through pain, so perhaps rest up an extra day or so to see how you feel. Have a look at the Japanese Slow Jogging technique on YouTube, aimed at reducing the impact on your joints. I hope it helps...

youtube.com/watch?v=9L2b2kh...(Not working as expected?)

[Couchie007 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you!

[MoliJ Graduate]

Ice them after running and do knee strengthening exercises between runs. Don’t run again until they feel better.

[Couchie007 in reply to MoliJ]

Thank you!

[dieOR5k Graduate]

I was wondering about your trainers. Read the faqs in the pinned posts about shoes. In addition to resting an extra day, the slow jogging video Delly-dot posted will help if you over stride. Over stride was the cause of my knee niggles. Good rest and research.

[Couchie007 in reply to dieOR5k]

Well I’ve got a pair of brooks and find them exceptionally comfortable and secure. Will definitely leave my third run until Friday thanks for the advice

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

Enjoy your journey.

[FreedomToRun Graduate]

Personally I rested from running a couple of days. But I did strengthening and stretching. I think that’s important. Still not perfect in W3 but I’m getting there.