Couch to 5K / Beginner Running

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What is Couch 2 5k?

The official plan consists of ever-increasing intervals of running, interspersed with fast walking. It also relies on rest days to allow your body to build strength. The official plan takes 9 weeks in total to get you from absolutely no running ability, to running 5K non-stop. Other similar plans are available that may take a longer or shorter time to complete.

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Newbie question about knee soreness (self.c25k)

submitted 23 hours ago by root to c/[email protected]

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Let me start by saying that I am not a runner. I hope to be one day, but for now I’m just running < 1 mile after work.

After a few days of this, my knees (the tendon thing that goes down from the knee to the shin) are pretty sore. I’m wondering if I should power through this or do something differently?

A friend suggested these as he’s had good luck with them, but I’m not sure if this is something the community condones or endorses.

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[–] CanaryWhiskey 1 points 23 hours ago

Whatever you decide to do, absolutely do not ignore it. That is how you injure yourself.