I go to the gym regularly so fairly used to exercise but thought l would try the NHS Couch run after second run l injured my knee l have no idea how l did it l was doing the short run at the time l definitely didn’t twist it. 3 weeks later it’s still hurting
Damaged Knee: I go to the gym regularly so... - Couch to 5K
Damaged Knee
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🍏Welcome to the forum and well done for starting the program. So sad to hear about the knee. If that knee is still painful you need some professional help! Time to see your GP and a physio. While you do that here are the FAQ to get the most out of the program.
healthunlocked.com/couchto5...
The key things to running without injury
Ensure you are properly hydrated every day.
To make sure you take your rest days
To do warm up dynamic exercises before going out & never skip the walk!
RUN SLOWLY
Cool down stretches
Strength & Flex exercises
Never run with pain.
Let us know how you get on when you start again! The runs will wait for you!
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