Running/jogging on a slightly aching knee?

Kimblesnbits
Kimblesnbits Posts: 321 Member
edited October 3 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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