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How to prevent knee pain when running?

TandyBow
TandyBow Posts: 1 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi.... I am new here and for running. :)
Pls share your running tips and which running shoes are the best in your view.

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  • SwindonJogger
    SwindonJogger Posts: 325 Member
    Running shoes are very individual, what works for one person would cause pain for another.
    Being fitted by a specialist running shoe shop is the best start but even then it’s what feels right, that is the main consideration.
    To reduce knee pain I would suggest not doing too much running if you are starting out, gradual mileage increase is the key.
    A rule of thumb is add 10 percent per week.
    Strength training will also help prevent knee pain.
    I find having a race to train for helps me stay motivated.

    I hope you find running as joyful as I have done.

  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    TandyBow wrote: »
    Hi.... I am new here and for running. :)
    Pls share your running tips and which running shoes are the best in your view.

    You need to get got for shoes. What is best for me is not necessarily best for you.

    Are you stretching thoroughly after you run? Are you following C25K or just running?
  • bendyourkneekatie
    bendyourkneekatie Posts: 696 Member
    Get fitted for shoes and don't increase your mileage too quickly. The only thing that has ever caused me knee pain is increasing my mileage too quickly.
  • Ann262
    Ann262 Posts: 266 Member
    Yes to what everyone else has said. Start short and slow and gradually increase mileage AND build in rest days. Do not run every day, in fact, when you first start don't run more often than every other day. As for shoes, as others have said, go to a good specialty running store and get fitted for a good pair of running shoes. Expect to spend some $$$ but it is worth it.
  • Cherimoose
    Cherimoose Posts: 5,208 Member
    Have you gotten knee pain before? If so, get your running form checked by a sports physical therapist, or at least a running coach.
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    edited January 2018
    Excess weight can cause knee pain. If you're overweight, it might be wise to lose weight before running. Work up to a brisk 45 min walk first. Then Follow a program like c25k. Consider warming up with10-20 each front, reverse, and side lunges, in addition to any walking or stretching.
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