How Long do I Rest Sore Knee??

Maurissa77
Maurissa77 Posts: 29 Member
edited December 1 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi All! I started getting back into running on Sunday. I started at 8K, Monday 7k and then Wednesday I went 10k. Not surprisingly, after rushing into things, I developed a sore knee. So I've been walking since then. How long should I give this sore knee a break from running? I'm really wanting to get going again but don't know how long I should wait? (It still is sore-I'm wondering if I wait until it feels completely normal before resuming)?

And clearly, I will start much slower this time when I resume running again.

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  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    Wait until it's no longer sore. Sorry.
  • Maurissa77
    Maurissa77 Posts: 29 Member
    lorrpb wrote: »
    Wait until it's no longer sore. Sorry.

    Okay, will do....but still good to walk on?
  • meritage4
    meritage4 Posts: 1,441 Member
    Depends why it is sore.
    Definitely no running until soreness is gone.
    I'd suggest keeping walking to light and short again until soreness is gone.
  • Maurissa77
    Maurissa77 Posts: 29 Member
    meritage4 wrote: »
    Depends why it is sore.
    Definitely no running until soreness is gone.
    I'd suggest keeping walking to light and short again until soreness is gone.

    It's just sore (to the best of my knowledge) because I went from not running, to a whole bunch in three days.

    Awesome, I'm happy I can still keep active by walking. :)

    Thanks!
  • SonyaCele
    SonyaCele Posts: 2,841 Member
    you could use a stationary bike to help it heal. and ice , etc. But dont start running so much. you need to get on a program like c25k to give your joints a chance to toughen up.
  • Maurissa77
    Maurissa77 Posts: 29 Member
    SonyaCele wrote: »
    you could use a stationary bike to help it heal. and ice , etc. But dont start running so much. you need to get on a program like c25k to give your joints a chance to toughen up.

    Solid tip, thanks sincerely! :)
    Yes, I certainly learned my lesson, I will find something geared towards easing me into it...as soon as the injury feels healed.
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    I've had lots of sore joints in my time, never a runner, and just completed c25k yesterday with a 30 min run. I have not one ounce of joint pain throughout the program.
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