Knee pain - beginner runner!

millyvanilli321
millyvanilli321 Posts: 236 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I completed W2D1 last night (Yey!) and even though it was hard going, especially with the incessant rain, I did it! A few hours after my run my knees started to ache a bit and it''s a bit worse today. It's both knees, just below the joint so I don't think it's shin splints.

Anybody else getting this? Any advice on how to prevent/help it? Should i give myself another rest day before W1D2 on Wednesday?

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  • ZombieChaser
    ZombieChaser Posts: 1,555 Member
    I would take a rest day, or I would go out for a run and slow my pace (just to get out there) and make sure to stretch out your knee muscles good and proper today, and before and after you run. Also, try to shorten your stride while running, it could be that you're over extending.
  • misskatibear
    misskatibear Posts: 158 Member
    I'm having a similar problem except it's my ankles instead, and they are a little swollen.
    I've researched a bit, and it could be the same case for you too, down to your trainers, how you land your feet when running, and what type of ground you run on. Sorry I can't be much help, but I feel your pain - literally ! Hope someone has something useful
  • auroranflash
    auroranflash Posts: 3,569 Member
    It could be your gait, it could be your shoes, it could be your speed - maybe you're pushing yourself too much too soon? If you can elevate them for a little bit today it might help. Make sure you're not over-extending. I'd take it easy for a day just in case, usually that helps me a lot. Or just take a walk to warm up, then stretch. Hot bath with epsom salts feels great too. Hope you feel better.
  • millyvanilli321
    millyvanilli321 Posts: 236 Member
    Thanks for the advice guys :) Today is my rest day anyway, will see how they feel tomorrow before my next run is scheduled. I probably pushed it a bit last night, with it being so wet I wanted to get home quicker :ohwell:

    I run on concrete paths around a park, so might try the grass for a bit, see if that's a bit easier on the joints. Might even treat myself to a nice hot bath too!
  • MrDel
    MrDel Posts: 33
    are there any cushioned high school tracks or anything around? that might help.

    Also, your shoes... have you been to a running shop or anything to make sure they are right for your arc/stride? The right shoes go a long way.
  • millyvanilli321
    millyvanilli321 Posts: 236 Member
    I would love to run on a cushioned track but I don't think schools in my area let the public have access to any facilities - I live in Manchester UK.

    I bought some running shoes from a sports retailer - They measured by arch using a heat pad that i stood on, basically to see which bits of your feet actually contact the ground (i think) and my shoes were appropriate for my feet. Cheap, though, as I don't have a lot of money to spend on sports equipment, hence running outside and not the gym! There is a specialty running shop in the city centre, but I had a brief look in, walked straight out when the shoes were upwards of £100!

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