I'm into w3 but the last couple of runs my rig... - Couch to 5K
I'm into w3 but the last couple of runs my right inner knee joint has become painful. I'm aware of it each step & it's getting sore. Help!
Sounds like you need to slow down (or maybe even stop?) - there are lots of threads on here from people who carried on despite pain, and ended up having to take a longer break from running than if they'd rested straight away. Going slower/gentler/smaller steps might help if it's more of an ache than a pain, but be careful.
Thanks for the advice. If I stop, should I start the programme again from the beginning or from where I left off?
Agree, get on top of this before you go too much further. I had to pause for several weeks because I ran with pain. here are some good websites:
theinjuredknee.com/knee-inj...
bigkneepain.com/knee-exerci...
nhs.uk/Livewell/c25k/Pages/...
runnersworld.com/injury-pre...
Good luck! 
Yes stop until it heals. What type of surface are you running on? Tarmac and concrete have a big impact on your joints. When starting off you are better to run on softer surfaces. Are there any tracks through parks or woods near you?
I was doing great with running. I had completed the c25k and had made it up to being able to run 10 miles in 2 hours. I then made the mistake of entering a 10km road race. I had always run off road previously and my limbs just wern't up to it. I now haven't been able to run since the beginning of November last year due to developing plantar faciitis. When I'm able to start running again it won't be on tarmac. That's for sure!!
That sounds painful. Good luck when you start again & thanks for the tips.
I suffer from plantar fascitis Mark and running (usually not on the road) actually helped to improve it. I very rarely suffer with it now. I am fastidious about stretching after my runs though, and stretching your arches is a huge help (standing on a step and dropping your heels over the edge). Do you usually stretch after running and what are you doing to help your plantar fascitis now? Supportive shoes are also essential.
Hello Legion. I went to see a sports physio when it first started and she advised not to run until it is fully healed. I don't want to aggravate the problem so haven't run since I got the injury. It's interested that running has helped you. It has started to feel better recently and I ran for a bus at the weekend but that made it flair up again. I've been doing several different stretches as outlines on this website. I have however got a bit complacent since it started to wear off and have been doing them as often as recommended
I realised I probably misphrased that. I haven't run when I've been suffering from plantar fasciitis, as that would aggravate it. What I meant was that since I've taken up running (and stretching) regularly, I very rarely suffer with plantar fasciitis. So that's some postive news for you to look forward to. To make mine better I got some orthotics for my shoes, stopped wearing unsupportive (ie. most!) shoes and actually spent quite a lot of the time wearing running shoes for slight over-pronators. Later I decided I should try running in them! 
Stretching my arches helped a lot (on the edge of a step), and ice packs when my heels were very sore. Mornings were usually worst, so I would also make stretching my arches/calves (pulling my toes back towards me, using a belt to help the stretch if I needed to) the first thing I did before getting out of bed, and something I still do regularly now when just sitting on the sofa or standing for long periods.
I did week 6 run 2 on Saturday and haven't been able to run since! I usually run on squishy canal path but due to the snow I stuck to roads and ran for 10 mins uphill, which I never do, since then I too have bad inner knee pain and calf pain, not sure how long to leave it? It's been 4 days now and Im having withdrawal symptoms!
I started to struggle with my knees at the end of week 3 and it might be worth resting and ice.
Does it hurt when you climb the stairs, if it does wait until it doesn't before running again and have a search around online and start stretching after your runs, it really helped me and after a few weeks my knees where fine...then it was my ankle / hip / upper leg but that was something else to overcome.
If you listen to your body and then find a remedy you should get back out quicker than if you don't listen to your body and then hurt yourself more.
If you're still unsure, then a visit to GP maybe in order, but my experience is that it is pot luck on whether you get one that is helpful or not with running injuries!
Take care
No, it doesn't hurt when I climb stairs. Ice helped earlier & I'll do my homework on stretches! Thanks for the info.
