WK2R2 Fought through the pain

Felt very encouraged after all the supportive messages I received. I started getting pain below one knee during my 2nd run but I carried on and it disappeared. So pleased I carried on.

[Bostonlandy]

Keep sticking with the programme, you’ll get there! I had aches and pains for the first few weeks, but take it steady, follow the plan and you’ll be amazed how quickly those niggles and pains fade away.

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I will, thank you.🙂

[Rennur Graduate]

Trying to work out if it just aches or it hurts or it is real pain or if it's all on the mind is an ongoing issue. Most if the time it is in the mind.

But if it is proper pain be careful. Better to stop than risk injury.

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Interesting. I think mine is muscular. I am being careful. A sedentary job over many years has made its mark! 😊🏃

[Blossom- Graduate]

Well done for getting out there! If you've not previously done a great deal of exercise can I suggest you check out the strength and flex forum and maybe incorporate some of those into your week? Good luck and enjoy your journey😊

[grumpyoldgirl Graduate]

There are some warm up stretches you can do, that involve swinging your leg gently from side to side, and then forward and backward, that might help with the knee issue. If the ache doesn't disappear or returns after a run, be careful. Maybe slow down for your next run, or take an extra rest day. Best of luck!

[swissfish Graduate]

Sounds like you're doing really well! I am around the same stage as you - I did W2R3 this morning and aim to begin W3 on Sunday...

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Thank you and good luck. 🙂

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Well done, but you should not try to run through pain.Stretching immediately after every run, nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/h... while muscles are still warm and supple, pulls out contractions, avoiding carrying tensions into the next run and also improves recovery by improving blood flow, as recommended in the guide to the plan.

Many people do not hold their stretches for long enough or put enough effort in. Hold post run stretches for 30 seconds and make sure the pull is strong enough to be on the verge of discomfort.

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Thank you. I do some shown but there's a couple I didn't know about.