Stiff knees!!??!!

[brimbledaisy]

I am continuing my rather slow consolidation runs after graduating over a week ago and decided to leave 2 days between runs as I really wanted to continue improving my fitness and avoid injury. My last run was on Thursday (after only 1 rest day) since this week I didn't have the luxury of running on Friday. Since Friday I have noticed coming down stairs my knees are unusually stiff so I have postponed my run until tomorrow hopefully. Is it wise to run tomorrow or in fact a run is just what I need?

[Instructor57 Graduate]

It's not unusual to have a little stiffness in the knees ,Might be worth doing the 'Dynamic' warm up excercises before your runs .

Also have a look at the knee strengthening excercises mentioned in the programme guide .

[brimbledaisy Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

Many thanks for the advice.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Have a day off and do some knee strengthening exercises, which will make them both stronger and more flexible.Always maintain good hydration levels as it helps keep joints lubricated.

[brimbledaisy Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks for taking time to answer. It looks like knee strengthen exercises for me tomorrow.

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

As already advised, strengthen your knees, they will carry you longer and further if you do

[brimbledaisy Graduate]

It does look like I need to take some time to strengthen them. Thanks for taking the time to help🙏