Well after suffering an inside knee injury at the start of week 3, I have restarted the programme back at week 1 after 3 weeks rest.
I have been doing lots of knee strengthening exercises daily and Pilates.
Here’s hoping I am a bit luckier and stronger this time around!
Well done for getting back to it !I'm sure the rest and the knee strengthening excercises will pay off 👍
Thanks I hope so too 😀
Welcome back to it.... do take it very gently and do take care of that knee...make sure that you keep up the exercises; there are loads of ongoing links on the Strength and Stamina forum, to help with exercise for our running body.
Catch Up Corner post was all about the exercises which are useful to us for preventing injury, especially in the early stages...although we all know that they can occur at any time if we are unlucky 
healthunlocked.com/couchto5....
There is a post link on there specifically for Knees!
Thanks and I really found the guide very helpful 😀
I had knee issues before I started and in the early weeks… those strengthening exercises really helped me, and I still do them just in case.
You will reach your goals… those who overcome early setbacks without walking away from this show that they have what it takes to do this.
Enjoy your second run through these early weeks… you know you can do it.
Thank you so much I really appreciate those kind words!
I am in a very similar position after a month out with ankle problems and started back at Week 1 yesterday.
I was very cautious and ran very slowly, but so far so good! I'm interested to know if you are planning to repeat every run from the plan, or fast forward through the weeks in any way? I am considering doing a few runs from Week 2 next, and then maybe all of Week 3 as my problems started in Week 4 before. It was enormously frustrating being forced to stop the first time as I was loving it, but like you I passed the time doing strengthening exercises and Pilates.
Good luck this time around!
I have started right back to Week 1, which I would rather not do, but I know it's the right thing to build my knee and strength back up. Good Luck!
Yes, I'm sure you're right and I know there's no need to rush it! Better to be safe than sorry as the saying goes!
Definitely!
Hi TinyBear. Well done for making it back to running! I'm in a similar position to you and Liono. I completed weeks 1 and 2 and then started feeling mild pain on the inside of both legs, right by my knees. I worked out I had knee bursitis, which didn't affect my everyday life except to go up and down stairs. That took a while to go away and then left a general tenderness that spooked me out a little, so I took five weeks off though I still did a lot of walking. I got back to Week 2 and have now completed two runs without any trouble. 🤞I am now using knee support, and I am trying to work on my posture. I was clearly heelstriking, and that doesn't help the knees. So I am now consciously taking shorter steps and trying to use my hips and glutes as I run. I really want this to work, because I find that I very much enjoy running and missed it while I was out of action. I found this video very useful, in case it helps anyone else: youtu.be/Rt9hgtFzZk0
Best of luck to all of us with staying fit!
Thank you so much for sharing and the video. Good luck with your journey it’s certainly spurring me in with mine!
It's almost 5 years since I first started C25K. I had to stop in week 2 with a knee issue but restarted 6 weeks later and ... not only am I still running but I'm pretty much addicted to it!!! I've had my share of injuries along the way but run regularly, have run a marathon and have no intention of stopping! The 6 week enforced break made me more determined than ever. Hope this gives you some confidence. Go carefully, no hurry and enjoy!!!
Thanks for those kind and inspiring words, I feel even more motivated now!! 😀
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