Sore knee and 5k run on Sunday

[Naetha]

I'm doing the Race for Life on Sunday, and really hoping to run all of it, as I've never been this fit before.

However, part of my training (as I have 2 young DCs and a DH who works long hours) has been doing the 30 day shred workout DVD. Unfortunately, my right knee is really sore from doing this. I thought it was my technique from doing jumping jacks, but after 3 days of making sure my technique was spot on, my knee hurts even more.

Should I stop training full stop before the run, and hope that my knee improves before Sunday, or keep going to keep my fitness levels up?

Stop training - it wont make that much difference to your fitness levels but will give your knee time to heal.

I was considering 30 day shred but might not bother if it is bad for your knees - mine are dodgy enough.

Cool, thanks.

Any cardio excercises I can do in the mean time that won't affect my knee at all?