If in doubt....go slower!

[Hayleigh268]

So its been 3 weeks since my last run...Damaged my knee quite badly during W1R3, i think it was my tendons. Pretty sure I just took it too damn fast. However, the pain has gone and furlough has been extended so back on it today! I've started week one again and my pace is snail like but I thoroughly enjoyed it.

[STailsHealthNew]

Well done you! Injuries do more damage mentally than physically sometimes ive found so fair play... Hope you dont mind me following you... Looking for some inspiration from others to help me start and you have already inspired me with this post alone 👍🏻

[Hayleigh268 Graduate in reply to STailsHealthNew]

Thank you I'm hoping it won't be a reoccurring soreness and everyone is saying to do the nhs knee strengthening exercises too which should help, along with slowing down my pace. Fingers crossed!

[Hidden]

Well done Hayleigh. Are you doing some extra exercises for your knees. Squats are great!

[Hayleigh268 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you! Yes I'm trying to incorporate some squats and general HIIT into my week too so hoping this will help toughen me up a bit

[Dolphin-Girl]

Thanks for sharing!

I hurt my knee and was wondering if running when it stops hurting (trying to do the nhs knee strengthening exercises too) will be possible.

Good luck!!

[Hayleigh268 Graduate in reply to Dolphin-Girl]

A lot of my pain is due to not ever having run and my body adapting to a new form of exercise..however I would strongly recommend waiting until all your pain has gone before starting again. Slow your pace down and see how you get on. I am also going to be doing some more stretches and strengthening exercises so fingers crossed this helps too!

[Dolphin-Girl in reply to Hayleigh268]

Hopefully we'll both do awesomely!

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