Kathy828 Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 I am 65 years old and have wanted to start the C25K app for some time.. My daughter completed this app a few years ago and loves running and thought I might like it, too. I checked with my doctor and he said there was no reason why I couldn't as long as I didn't start out going zero to 60. I still hesitated and finally decided that I was the one limiting myself. So.....I bought some new, good shoes and started out determined that I could accomplish this. I completed Week 1, with each day being easier than the one before. Week 2, Day 1 was definitely a challenge but I got it done. The next day I could hardly walk. I hadn't hurt my knees and I didn't think it was shin splints because the pain was more under my knees where I have what I call "fat that walks down my legs". I don't know how to explain this fat, other than it looks like pockets of fat and it jiggles when I walk. I don't see it often on others legs and assume they are caused by all of the potato chips I have eaten in my lifetime. The doctor says if it bothers my I should have liposuction done to remove it. That's not in my plan. Anyway, I put off doing any more running until the pain went totally away, which it has now done. I just didn't want to do damage (at my age) because I don't have any issues presently and didn't want to create any with this wish to run. Any hints/suggestions as to what may have caused this and how to avoid having it happen again? I want to get restarted with the program. gnik1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgrace Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 I am not sure this will help but have you tried wrapping your knees with a ace bandaid? I hope this helps. Use it while exercising for support. Keep it up. Kathy828 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 Hi Kathy, First, Welcome here. You are doing great so far. I have no idea how that happened. I would def talk to DR about that, it sounds like that hurts. What I would do is, if it hurts to run, then walk , walk, walk. Walk until you are ready to run.. THis is not a race. I am so proud of you! Let me know if there is anything I can help you with. HUGS! Kathy828 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy828 Posted February 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 I waited a full three weeks for the pain to not only subside, but to go away. I finally restarted at Week 1 Day 3 and all went well. I am currently ready to try Week 2 Day 3...we'll see..... Thanks for all suggestions!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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