Knee problems

[Kneejerker]

Hi

Just starting C to 5 journey

Have arthritis knee and ankle

Hope last the course

Any tips very much welcome

Thanks and good luck to all

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your decision.

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

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

Enjoy your journey.

[Kneejerker in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thats brilliant - thank you

[Sleagirl19]

Hi I’m on w3r2 and a complete newbie to running, best advice I’ve got is go slowly try to keep a rythmn. Good luck

[Kneejerker in reply to Sleagirl19]

Thanks . Thats good advice. Well done for starting the programme .

[bluesuzi]

Increase slowly. Do stretches after running.

[Kneejerker in reply to bluesuzi]

Thanks for the advice . It’s a great help.

Enjoy the program

[Dolphin-Girl]

I'm practicing full body squats, aiming just to sit that way for at least a couple minutes every day, because they strengthen all the other muscles.

Good for you for starting this journey...

[Kneejerker in reply to Dolphin-Girl]

Thanks for your help . Its much appreciated.

Hope you are enjoying the programme.