hi all
i did a 5k run yesterday - i m very slow, not an experienced runner, it took me about 35 mins! i was running more last year but it dropped off over winter and i used the gym more. Ive been going to the gym for 18 months and dont think my overall fitness is that bad.
ive been running on a treadmill but only for about 15 mins, so think the 5k on real ground came as a shock to my old bones, today my knees are really hurting.
i value my knees so please can anyone tell me what i can do to avoid knee pain but carry on running?
my trainers are Nike, they are supposed to be a running shoe, though they werent very expensive (i think about £40) i didnt want to spend a fortune in case i didnt stick with it - ive had them a year, i use them for gym and running.
its both knees that are paining me, but my left is worse (i had some tendonitis ) its not terrible but i was going to go running again tomorrow and im not sure if i will manage another 5k, it doesnt hurt at all when im running, its afterwards. I am carrying a bit of extra weight, (im 5ft 3 1/2 and weigh 10st 10) i was hoping running would help me shift a few pounds.
advice much appreciated. thanks
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ThatVikRinA22 · 12/06/2011 20:44
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