Physiotherapy advice and special offer for LFGSS members

more questions: my girlfriend has bugged me to take up running for ages and I think i'm about to give in and accept.

So, good or bad idea for the knees? As usual the internets is utterly contradicting, but another form of exercise part from cycling would be nice. I'll make sure to get some properly good shoes and take it very very gentle in the start, also would try to do most running in clissold park on paths

Cross-training is a great idea for musculoskeletal well-being.

If you've kept up your flexibility and hip stability work and your knees are currently fine then there is no reason to avoid running but as you stated - ensure your biomechanics are optimised. You will be using new motor patterning with running so expect things like calf and gluteal aching. Be pain free but progressive with intensity. Start on the flat and increase the time by small increments every week if pain free.

Let me know how you go. Good luck.

Michael