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?
Knees!: Week 2, run 2 yesterday - knees killing... - Couch to 5K
Knees!
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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...
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Thank you!
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Ice them after running and do knee strengthening exercises between runs. Don’t run again until they feel better.
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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.
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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.
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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.