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Running/jogging on a slightly aching knee?

Kimblesnbits
Kimblesnbits Posts: 321 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Is this ok as long as it doesnt "hurt"? Or will it just get worse? Im still kinda new to running and i do 3 miles on average 4 to 5 times a week...

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  • ilbcnuz
    ilbcnuz Posts: 48 Member
    I ran 3 miles yesterday on a "slightly aching knee" and by the end of the night I couldn't move it. This morning it was slighly achy, but I walked 6 miles today and it doesn't seem to be bothering me. I plan on giving it a couple more days of walking before I return to running, just to be on the safe side. I definitely don't want it o turn into something more serious.
  • kmeekhof
    kmeekhof Posts: 456 Member
    I've always been told its okay as long as it doesn't hurt. I too have achy knees and hips. I don't want to know what it is going to be like when I'm old! haha
  • texancountess
    texancountess Posts: 52
    Take it easy on it. Also, look up stretches/strength moves for the prevention of runners knee. Those helped me when my knee got achy when I upped my running.
  • spoiledwife12
    spoiledwife12 Posts: 151 Member
    My knee bothered me, too, at first. But I've started wearing a pull-on knee brace when I run and it hasn't hurt since!! I highly recommend them!!
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