Gutted

[EThomas]

I was looking forward to starting week 3 today however since Tuesday when I finished week 2 I have been suffering with an ache to the inside of both knees. It didn't hurt while running and started a couple of hours after my return. I'm wondering whether this is related to my old back problems as I seem to be getting more sciatica when practicing my yoga than previously, something that is normally straightened out by my chiropractor but unfortunately he is also in lockdown. Surprisingly I have not had any problems with my back with running. I have been icing my knees and while it feels slightly better I feel that I should not run for the next few days as I don't want to aggravate the problem anymore. I am gutted as I have started to enjoy the running, even though I have only just started, and have been having a 'runners high' on my return. Hopefully this will be a short term problem and I will be able to continue. I'm looking forward to when the running shops open so that I can get my gait analysed and buy some proper shoes.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Oh gosh... well do try some of these linked exercises for your knees... right now we are getting a lot of posts with knee issues... so much that we re-pinned the post

healthunlocked.com/strength...

You could be waiting a very long time for gait analysis...

Yo u could try the wet foot test in the meantime and get some online... I did that 5 years ago and have had the same brand of shoes ever since...

runnersneed.com/expert-advi...

[EThomas Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks for your reply. I have just started to do some exercises for my knees but will have a look at the link.

I'll also do the wet foot test over the weekend and have a look at running shoes. I really want to continue running so I'll try anything to help.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

The guide to the plan includes advice on minimising impact, stretching after every run, hydration and strengthening exercises, all of which will help.