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?
Painful knee : I’m new to this forum & c25k and... - Couch to 5K
Painful knee
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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.
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.
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Totally normal in week 2 and 3. It’ll go. Take ibuprofen.
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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.