Painful knee

[HMV63]

I’m new to this forum & c25k and have just finished week 3. However, inside right knee is killing me. Should I stop and rest for a bit or carry in?

[nowster Graduate]

Firstly, are you doing any stretches after the runs?

Secondly, have you considered having any gait analysis done?

Thirdly, have at least one extra rest day and do some non-running exercise on those days (eg. a gentle walk).

It's normal to get some knee discomfort when starting running from nothing, but you should never ever ignore pain.

[HMV63 in reply to nowster]

Thank you. I have been stretching but may need to concentrate or strengthen quads more as may be susceptible to knee pain. Sports shops offering gait analysis were still affected by Covid when I started so I bought brooks adrenaline based on what I thought but I may try an online gait analysis. I think that you’re right in your advice to do something a little more gentle for a few days.

Thanks again

[Tasha99 Graduate]

Totally normal in week 2 and 3. It’ll go. Take ibuprofen.

[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.

Don't run in pain.

Enjoy your journey.

[HMV63 in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you.