hi Ive started the couch to 5K on week 4 I’m loving it but my knees keep bothering me now and i have to stop any advice would be appreciated. I were nike light trainers or NB trainers i walk/run around the park would I be better on a treadmill ?
im a female age 60
There's lots of advice about running, trainers and knees. Firstly as we get older we may need an extra day rest from running , go for a walk or swim instead on rest days, it takes time to build the muscles and bones to run. Also week 4 is a bit of a jump up in running time.
It's definitely worth finding a running shop and getting a gait analysis, they will tell you the type of trainers that are best suited to you. I went to an orthotics guy and he made me special insoles, all my knee pain vanished within a few days.
Also if it's painful then take it to your doctor, we aren't medically trained so a doctor or sports physio is the best person to advise you.
Good luck and enjoy your running journey.
Knees often hurt during C25K, the most important thing is to find out why. It could be your shoes or it could be arthritis, something structural or the muscles supporting the knee being weak. There are probably other reasons too. I'm not a doctor so can't comment on what the reason is for your pain.Please see your doctor to rule out any underlying reasons for the pain. Take your running shoes with you. If they are old and worn they might be causing your troubles.
Knees are a very complex structure and running adds to the stresses they carry. Running can be really helpful for them but you must ensure you deal with pain quickly rather than trying to carry on and causing real damage. A doctor can give you the advice you need, not a bunch of well meaning people on the internet.
While you wait for your appointment make sure you rest, raising your legs. Ice packs can help as can compression bandages. If the pain stops you sleeping, painkillers at bedtime can help.
Look after your knees and they will astound you (speaking as a 60+ woman with an arthritic knee who's been running for 4 years and loving it 😁)
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