Pain in side of knee

[Sarahpmoore]

Week 8 run 3 super sad to have stop running half way through as I kept getting pain in the side of my knee. So frustrating as so close to graduating. I'm just wondering if anyone else has had this and how long you waited and what you did before running again??

[Mike_BMB Graduate]

I'm no expert here but I'm mindful of road/pavement camber. Where its pronounced I mix it up as I feel the pressure on the knee at the highest part of the camber!

[Sarahpmoore in reply to Mike_BMB]

Thank you! I will try this

[Tasha99 Graduate]

Pain in side of knee - IT band syndrome

[Sarahpmoore in reply to Tasha99]

Yes, I did something something about this. I suppose just need to look into how to heal it

[Tasha99 Graduate in reply to Sarahpmoore]

Mine hurt on downhills. Mine was fixed with changing to low drop shoes - HOKA.

[Sarahpmoore in reply to Tasha99]

Thank you, I will check out Hoka. I do need new shoes, but definitely need advice on getting the right ones. Will have to wait until shops reopen unfortunately

[AlysP Graduate]

I do- on inside of knee. Have stopped at week 7 as I can’t run on it. If its outside I think it’s your IT band as Tasha said. Mine is Pes Anserine Bursitis. So sad to have stopped isn’t it. Hopefully yours will get better with a little rest.

[Sarahpmoore in reply to AlysP]

Thank you. It is really sad. Dont want to lose the momentum. I hope yours gets better too!

[Honor32]

Ilio tibial band too tight. Pelvis mis aligned. Run the heel of your hands down the side of the thigh that’s hurting.... massage from side to side. Transverse abdominals..... deepest muscles in your pelvis are not supporting you. You need to strengthen those muscles. Look on line for tips. ( I’m a Pilates teacher specialising in injury and rehab) squats are necessary. Strengthen your glutes look at your running technique..... it’s not the wns of the world...... this happened to me training for the 2007 marathon...... i did the above and finished, all be it slow 😃

[Sarahpmoore in reply to Honor32]

Thank you, I will look into massaging it and strengthening my glutes! I've been putting ice on it. Really hoping it will be fine with a couple days rest

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

and includes advice on dealing with injury, minimising impact, stretching after every run, hydration and strengthening exercises, all of which will help.

Enjoy your journey.

[Sarahpmoore in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Hi IannodaTruffe, this is really helpful. A lot of useful information. I will definitely look at doing these strengthening knee exercises after a run going forward. I do need new shoes, but unfortunately can't go to a running shop to get ones that are right for me right now, so stuck with my cheap ones!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to Sarahpmoore]

The post about shoes linked to in the guide, does have a link to wet foot test, which is a good second best in the absence of gait analysis.

[Sarahpmoore in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Oh I must have missed that. Will check it out