Redbird25 Posted October 7, 2016 Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 I finished week 5 day 1 yesterday and my knees are really sore. I'm overweight but not by a ton. I do not run fast! My husband says I need to take longer strides since I have very long legs. Any tips or reasons why my knees are bothering me? I started c25k after my second baby with NO exercise experience. Hoping it's just my body adjusting to the new running routine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbolaya64 Posted October 8, 2016 Report Share Posted October 8, 2016 Have you been fitting for running shoes? I went to a sport shoe store and was fitted. What a difference that made. And I've had knee surgery. I run with no knee pain. tasbrat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slbickett Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 (edited) I'm a 56 yr old woman newly off the couch. Just finished week 3 day one and my knees are so sore. Before bed, take an advil and see if they feel better in the morning. Also do daily brief warmups then stretches. Find exercises to strengthen the knees. All this is helping me. Update: Week 3 day 2 and I could not walk without pain. Advil didn't help. I was fitted at a running store for shoes. I used my essential oils and got immediate relief. I just need to use them regularly. Edited April 2, 2017 by slbickett Pain was more severe and Advil wasn't enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tasbrat Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 Yes you may need to change your running shoes. Each pair of running shoes are only good for so many miles before you have to change them. Knee pain and back pain are always signs to change your shoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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