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I started running over the last 4 weeks and my knees are killing me. I ride my bike everywhere and have for years, to the extent that it's become rare for me to walk anywhere. I'm fast approaching 35, and after a well spent youth skating and not much other exercise I really want to get into running to stay lean (and mean). After a bit of research (dredge of the web) I have bought appropriate shoes and have been getting into doing some stretching.
I'd really appreciate any advice from people who've been in the same situation. Inner knee pain. The stretching helps and I got myself one of those foam roller things. Currently I'm doing 3-5 miles a couple of times a week, but after a long run my knees really hurt and take a couple of days to recover.
I really really don't want to kill my knees and I've never had them hurt like this before. Should I stop running or do I need to HTFU, keep it up, stretch, and allow myself recovery time? I hope so, otherwise I owe a very worthwhile charity loads of money come September.
Long post, but comments very gratefully received.
Thanks,
Jim