Hi everyone. It's ages since I posted on here, but anyway, I've got back into my running a bit lately, and this morning completed W9R3!!! I did it. After a fashion. I didn't stop, but what I was doing could barely be called running, but at least it was quicker than walking!! So, I do feel chuffed, especially it was quite warm even at 7.30 this morning, and I had my dogs to keep an eye on and pick up after etc etc, but I want to keep going and see if I can actually get to 5K one day. And here's the rub - next week I'm away and it may not be possible for me to run. If I give myself a week off, will it matter much? Will I have to go back to W7 or something? Or should I make myself find time to go for a run, no matter what? The other thing is that I have a niggly knee....not when I'm running but on my rest day I sometimes think, coo my knee hurts a bit. Nothing painful, just a bit of a niggle. So would it be a good idea to give it a rest for a week anyway?
Your wise advice would be much appreciated!! Thank you.
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It's better not to run with any injuries Pegix, you deserve to be chuffed with yourself after running again run 3 of week 9, yes running is quicker than walking, last week I walked 3K in a time of 33 :12, this morning I ran on that same course 3K in a time of 19:21, so as you say, "running is quicker than walking", regarding your niggle, if you wish take a wesk off running until that niggle has gone.
Thanks so much for your reply. I wouldn't call my niggle an injury at all - I'm 65 so can expect some niggles I suppose! My worry was that resting for a week would set me back a bit....?
Niggle and twinge, the terrible twins! If it is a niggly, persistent niggle, then maybe a week's rest, and recharge could be the way to go... Some walking and bit of knee exercise if you get the chance?
If you do decide to take a week of, you might find you are running much stronger on return. It’s good to give your legs some solid rest sometimes.
I used to have niggly knees in my first year of running. 4 years later with considerable but slow running under my belt, and my knees have never been better!
When I had niggly knees, I focussed on knee strengthening exercises. the NHS one linked by Oldfloss is a good one, and here are some more, packaged in a 5-day plan focussing on knees: healthunlocked.com/strength...
People often make the mistake of thinking that the key difference between running and walking is the pace. But it is a different movement, with different effects on the body (it often is at least a bit faster but that's secondary in health terms... and I have had many, many experiences of people walking ahead of me who I never catch up)
You've had some great suggestions including knee strengthening and being able to chill about a bit of a break in running. So of course it is time for me to say my usual piece about running surfaces and if you can, avoiding just slap, slap, slapping on tarmac or paving every time. Surfaces that look rough and challenging can be excellent for strengthening and resilience.
A very experienced Personal Trainer I know gave me some great advice that has served me well (I’m 54). If it’s an ‘oooh’ niggle then build up the strength and keep using it (but more gently). If it’s an ‘ow’ pain, stop and rest/seek advice. You know your body the best. I definately wouldn’t continue running at same effort even with an oooh niggle but I would still use it, so run less and walk more but I’d still be using the joint to build up the strength. With regards to taking a break on holiday, ithink you’ll be fine physically, but mentally, if you manage to still do something, it might help you feel you’re not going backwards. Well done for getting this far.
Amazing achievement Pegix. Was going to suggest exactly the nhs knee exercises someone has. Use the week for that and some gently mobility exercises. Enjoy your running break.
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Advice please 
OA - any advice?
A bit gutted
