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I'm doing a "couch to 5km" coaching programme on my phone and am really enjoying it having never done any running before. I'm off the couch, 3 weeks in and my knees have started hurting when I run for more than a couple of minutes.

 

I've heard some specialist running shops do a gait analysis before advising on appropriate shoes. Does anyone know of such a shop please?

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There's the one on attercliffe, can't remember the name though.

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Accelerate on attercliffe - tried loads of shoes, got good advice and tips on running

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The one I went to is called accelerate. Take something comfy to run in!

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I (and a couple of mates) went to 'Up and Running' in the centre of Sheffield. They do the gait analysis there. I thought the service was good and the staff friendly.

 

As Evei said take something comfy you can run in and also your old shoes as they can get an indication of how you run from the worn out soles. Proper running shoes can be a bit expensive but I figured it was worth it as didn't want to do any long-term damage. Also, slightly unrelated, but I found cod liver oil with glucosamine (got mine from Boots) helped with joint aching when I got into running a bit more.

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The knee thing could be your body accepting the new stresses and strains you are applying to it. However, I would be very careful with regards to your knees. Before investing in a new pair of trainers, I would go and have a word with your GP. Your knees shouldn't really be hurting whilst you are running.

 

However, I second the above comments.

 

Good luck!

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GO Outdoors and decathalon do running shoes, I think the knees may be something to do with the way you run. I had the same problem and realised i was landing on my heel which sends a shock all the way up your leg. Was painful for my knees and ankles. You really need the gait analysis if you are planning an doing a lot

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Can you do some exercises that will tone and strengthen your muscles, in the the hope that this will put less strain on your knees? Eg sitting and bending slightly forward, whilst raising your legs and then straightening them?

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I'm doing a "couch to 5km" coaching programme on my phone and am really enjoying it having never done any running before. I'm off the couch, 3 weeks in and my knees have started hurting when I run for more than a couple of minutes.

 

I've heard some specialist running shops do a gait analysis before advising on appropriate shoes. Does anyone know of such a shop please?

Running particularly on paved surfaces is nto a good idea for someone with 'dodgy' knees. Decent shoes may help but sport like swimming or cycling which are both just as good as running to terms of burning calories and cardio and have low to no impact on your joints might be better.

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I (and a couple of mates) went to 'Up and Running' in the centre of Sheffield. They do the gait analysis there. I thought the service was good and the staff friendly.

 

As Evei said take something comfy you can run in and also your old shoes as they can get an indication of how you run from the worn out soles. Proper running shoes can be a bit expensive but I figured it was worth it as didn't want to do any long-term damage. Also, slightly unrelated, but I found cod liver oil with glucosamine (got mine from Boots) helped with joint aching when I got into running a bit more.

 

I went to up and running too, great shop but the gait analysis wasn't up to a lot the analysis offered in He Run/She Runs at meadowhall was better. But the guy at up and running really knows is stuff and is much more use in advising on more supportive shoes etc.

 

Tom

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I went to Keep on Running in Attercliffe, they were great and very helpful.

 

On the other hand, I ran three times a week for nine months and never got past crippling stitch (honestly, it felt my internal organs were being twisted up with barbed wire, no I'm not a drama queen, really I'm not), aching shins and just generally feeling beaten up every time I ran.

 

It all came to an end with a bruised tendon the week before I ran the half marathon I'd been training for and a fitness freak GP who said strap it up and take painkillers, hobbling round the half-marathon, bursting into tears at the end and then not being able to walk for three weeks afterwards.

 

In conclusion, I think some of us are not made for running.

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Running on already dodgy knees isn't exactly the right way to go. Knees, ankles, feet and back all deteriote after a long period of running.

Walking or cycling are the best ways to go

 

Wrecking your knees and having to have surgery is a sure way to endlress pain and trouble afterwards. Knee surgeries dont always solve the problem and in some cases only make the problem worse

Edited by Harleyman

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