Knees hurting

[Newcomerme]

My knees hurt. What should I do. Week 3 couch to5k

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Take a few extra days off running until your knees no longer hurt, drink plenty of water the day before you run and a little before you run, run a little slower than you did today.

[Newcomerme in reply to AlMorr]

Thankyou for getting back got to me. I suddenly don’t feel alone

[Hidden]

This link to the Japanese Slow Running technique on YouTube might help. The technique is designed to reduce impact on your joints and is quite well known on the forum. I hope it helps.

youtube.com/watch?v=9L2b2kh...(Not working as expected?)

[Newcomerme in reply to Hidden]

Thank you, I’ll look into your suggestions.. great

[Blackberrypie Graduate]

What Al and Delly have said, plus this might be the time to look at what sort of shoes you are wearing and whether they're giving you enough support and cushioning.

[Newcomerme in reply to Blackberrypie]

Yes, I was thinking about my footware, thanks

[WibbleJ Graduate]

I got my gait analysis done at the end of week 3 and now (wk 6) the knee pain has completely gone. Maybe this would help?

[Newcomerme in reply to WibbleJ]

That sounds useful , thank you so much

[Roxdog Graduate]

Try the knee strengthening exercises on the NHS site. They really do work. I also agree with the gait analysis suggestion. When I got new shoes it made a lot of difference. It's not unusual to have a few knee niggles in the early weeks. Pavement running is not great if you suffer with knee issues either - soft paths are better.

[Newcomerme in reply to Roxdog]

How lovely to get tips from people who really know what I’m up against ... thank you very much

[FreedomToRun Graduate in reply to Roxdog]

Agree. I had same in early weeks and used exercises. They did work and by week 5 I never looked back.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

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.

[Newcomerme in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thankyou, I feel I now have some info to look into that will get me doing the best for myself and also keep up with my couch to 5k

[Tasha99 Graduate]

Normal. It’ll go in a week or so. Take ibuprofen.