If you are experiencing joint pain, please seek professional advice from your local GP, chiropractor, or physiotherapist.

Osteoarthritis needs to be taken care of as a systemic issue, rather than a local one. This means we need to consider the whole body and lifestyle, rather than just the joint that is in pain.

Learn to trust the process. On days where stiffness and pain is more noticable, take some extra time to warm up your body so you can move with less worry.

Physical activity doesn't just mean weight lifting. You can walk, dance, stretch, etc. Get your body moving. Keep going. Each step taken will be recognised over time.

Consider adding 1-2 strength sessions per week. Stronger quads and calves are frequently overlooked by runners. For example, 1-2 sets of calf raises and a quad focused squat movement can provide enough stimulus to overcome plateaus or decrease likelihood of things such as runner's knees and shin splints.

5-10 minutes of plyometrics during your warmups 2-5 times a week should provide you with great meaningful stimulus to support your running. Help yourself by building a more well-rounded, capable body.

If your goal is to build your engine, but your joints and muscles can't keep up, consider replacing 1 run session with a bike, swim, walk, circuit training, etc. If you want, you can slowly re-introduce another day over time. BUT don't forget: recovery is essential.