So, I did week 3 run 3 and I have gone from slight knee pain in left knee to swollen knee and constant pain what did I do wrong? I have always had dodgy knees (that sometimes crunch if I do lots of stairs, or lots of aerobics, which I dont do anymore), but I thought that by warming up, cooling down, wearing proper running shoes with arch support and doing the slow.jogging that I would be OK! Any tips appreciated. I am loving the feeling that doing this programme gives me and don't really want to switch to something low impact like swimming, as I just dont enjoy it in the same way.
Knee swollen at end of week 3 :-(: So, I did... - Couch to 5K
Knee swollen at end of week 3 :-(
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Maybe go super slow and wear a knee support bandage until it settles...🤔
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Totally normal in weeks 2 and 3. It’ll probably go in a week or so. Take some ibuprofen and ice it 3-4 times a day. If it continues, you’ll need a physio.
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The guide to the plan has links to knee strengthening exercises and advice on minimising impact, as well as dealing with injury.
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I had the same in my left knee probably around week 3-4. Symptoms of tendonitis. Did knee strengthening exercises, wore a knee support and used Voltarol. It gradually got better over a couple of weeks ( I did sprain my ankle in the meantime which put me out for 3 weeks 🙄). Both all good now though, good luck and hope it heals soon x