How do I protect my knees?

[Dee_N]

Getting the odd twinge on rest days when doing stretches. Any help on how to support and protect my knees?

[Hidden]

Start with the basics Dee does the resting help? It may.....

If not support straps easily purchased on line.

Are your shoes cushioning your running enough?

Can you try a change of surface to see if it helps?

[Dee_N Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I know notice it when doing certain stretches. I'm fine otherwise! How do I know if my shoes are doing their job? They're proper running shoes. I evening had my running style videoed and trainers and insoles to measure but this was some time ago now! They seem fine to me. Tricky to run a different route at the minute but I could give that a go when lockdown is lifted.

[Dee_N Graduate in reply to Dee_N]

So many typos sorry! Tired!

[Hidden in reply to Dee_N]

Typos work in Wales 👍 we know no different, I mean some of our places haven't even a solitary vowel in their name 😂

[Dee_N Graduate in reply to Hidden]

🤣 but as a teacher it doesn't look good! 🤦🏾‍♀️

[Hidden in reply to Dee_N]

I was refraining from mentioning you perhaps should know better 😂 but then I thought.. .. sleep deprivation is a cruel form of torture 😬

[Dee_N Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Aww it's ok. Tbh I've had the best day today. My husband took one for the team and did the night shift and morning shift today so I've had the most sleep I've had since probably Christmas! 😂 I've been on a high all day! It was more posting literally as I was coming home from the run and jammy fingers were clearly not working!

[Hidden in reply to Dee_N]

Husband medal on order I hope 👍 these kiddie critters definitely are easy when shared 🙃

[Hidden in reply to Dee_N]

Husband medal on order I hope 👍 these kiddie critters definitely are easy when shared 🙃

[Dee_N Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Yes most definitely 😊 he has his shining moments 😂. It has been a hard few weeks with no outside help or respite!

[Hidden in reply to Dee_N]

I guess Dee just put it down to one of those mystery twinges, see how it is after your next outing, may be you've turned slightly awkwardly or jarred it a little?

[Dee_N Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks for the advise. You star!

[Hidden in reply to Dee_N]

Easy twinkle toes no medical training, just the experience of my senior years walking the earth 👍

Btw you're welcome Maaaaam

[Dee_N Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I'm happy to listen to your running wisdom!

[Fabulous450 Graduate]

I had a little knee niggle sometimes as I went through the programme. I bought a knee support cuff and used that for most of the programme. I was mindful of it and made sure I was going slow and drinking a lot of water, even on rest days. It just went away on its own after a while. I haven’t needed it since before graduation. So hopefully it’s just the body getting with the programme too. 🤗❤️

[Dee_N Graduate in reply to Fabulous450]

That's good to know! I definitely need to up the water! I'm so bad at forgetting to drink when I'm at home. Easier when at work I think! 😊

[OrbitABit]

Squats? Knee bone connected to the hip bone and all that ... ! Hard to know but worth asking a physio

[Dee_N Graduate in reply to OrbitABit]

Thank you!