Dodgy knees

[Misscarolineb]

I’m on week 4 run 2 and my knees have give up 😩 what can I do? What tips can anyone give me thanks

[nowster Graduate]

What's happened to your knees? Are they painful when you walk? Can you still climb stairs? Have they decided to retire to the Bahamas?

[Misscarolineb in reply to nowster]

Yes I can still get about climb stairs etc but when I tried to run this morning it was to painful. It’s a dull ache 🙁

[nowster Graduate in reply to Misscarolineb]

If you can bear it, these exercises may help:

nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/k...

But rest them a bit first.

[Misscarolineb in reply to nowster]

Perfect thank you I will give them a go , might have to come to terms with the fact I’m not a runner 🏃‍♀️

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

Enjoy your journey.

[Misscarolineb in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks 😊