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I started running a week ago and already my legs are aching like they'll fall apart, especially my knees. I'm not overweight (actually I'm underweight), but I'm extremely unfit. On my first day of running I could only run one lap around the park before I practically collapsed from exhaustion. A week later I'm already doing ten laps a day and feeling a lot better, although now my legs are sore as hell and my knees feel like they're breaking. I guess my legs are supposed to feel this way when I first start because I've been sitting in front of a computer for the last four years doing nothing, but it's the knees I'm worried about. I always hear about runners wearing out their knees by the time they're 40, and I can already feel mine doing the same. When I sit down and examine them, I can feel the kneecap rubbing abrasively against the kneebone. I know it's going to wear out soon, so I have come here for some answers. What is the most proper, effective way of running that wears out your knees the least? I noticed that if I flex certain muscles in my legs every time my foot slams against the ground it takes strain off of my knees, are there any proven methods of doing this? Also, any other info on taking care of knees.

tl;dr - I began running and I need information on taking the best care of my knees so they don't wear out.
>> deleted
prob have shin splints, happens to me every time i run after being lazy for a year
>> Anonymous
>>119790

thanks, but I need to know how to take care of my knees :)
>> Anonymous
shin splints. OP needs to wear a knee brace and learn how to run properly. Also, get better shoes.
>> Anonymous
>>119779
take up cycling
>> Anonymous
You're pounding your joints into dust. Do not run on consecutive days. Walk if you must, or better yet, take up a low impact cardio on odd days.

If you are interested in running technique, look into POSE running. I personally never figured it out, but I'm to impatient to actually practice the "pose".

Alternative you can try running barefoot. I've been at it for a few years with few problems. This will allow you to actually use your foot as a shock absorber. It will demand you completely change you running to be more like a sprint, on the balls of your toes. Trick is to not take big steps, and don't pick your feet up so high. More immediately this will force you to lay off the running since your calves will not keep up and the soles of your feet will agree.

One way or another you need to give your knees a break in the near future, and depending on the overuse that may mean no running at all.

Get a bike.
>> Anonymous
>>120069

Alright then. How do I run properly?

>>120089

No money for a good bike yet, but it's something I'm thinking about.
>> Anonymous
>>120156

Thx for the advice.
>> bluesoax1
Ice them after you run, and take some ibuprofen, google runner's knee and see if that describes you.

Take a couple days off, if it comes back see a doctor. Recover first! Only stupid runners ruin their knees.