So close

[RunnerBean]

Finished week 9 run 2 last night and today my knees are really painfull. They were slightly sore after the first week 9 run so had an extra days rest. Now worried that I won't make the final run at the weekend and may have to stop altogether

[AnnaDJ Graduate]

RunnerBean have you been doing RICE? It really works. I really hope you make you run and more.

[RunnerBean Graduate in reply to AnnaDJ]

Only the rest part and then maybe not enough. i got this in week 5 as well and took 4 days out and it seemed to have gone until this week. It's difficult to rest when I'm so close but I know I have to. Have been hobbling around work today, not a good advert for C25K as I have previously been selling the virtues!

[AnnaDJ Graduate in reply to RunnerBean]

Try the ice part too. I keep a bag of ice in just for when my hip plays up. You need to hold it on for 10mins. It really helps.

[Soozz Graduate]

Sorry to hear about your sore knees. BUT an extra day or two's rest won't stop you graduating when you've come this far. It's frustrating but it WILL happen, I know you'll do it. Have you got knee supports? and good shoes?

Good luck, I hope it eases up soon, enough for you to graduate.

[RunnerBean Graduate in reply to Soozz]

No knee supports, but have good shoes. Had the same issue in week 5 but got better after a few days, now concerned it will keep happening.

[gdeann Graduate]

Wishing you well! You are so close, I hope you can find something that helps.

[Stallybb Graduate]

It can be so frustrating when you are so close but an injury gets in your way.

Take some extra rest, without feeling guilty, you will complete this. Your determination and hard work has brought you this far, don't forget that - you've done amazingly.

I'd give the ice a try. Good luck x