Groin pain please help

[Ballanty]

Just done week 4 run 2 after run 1 I had pain round my groin and in my buttock it went away after a day but just to be safe I had an extra days rest went out to day to do run 2 I had the sane but started half way through I finish the course but wondering if anyone nows what it is please help

[misswobble Graduate]

I think as new runners we do get these random aches and pains. It's as our bodies, previously unused to running, get accustomed to it. We get stronger as we run further and longer. These are early days in running terms, even after a year we're still classed as beginner runners. Your body has to catch up with our running legs. You can make things better by doing other exercise, such as walking, cycling, swimming, zumba, aerobics, gym etc etc, all help to make us stronger

The run/walk sessions of C25k are not long or too onerous so I think you'll be ok. Make sure you slow it right down and go very steadily. Your steps short be short, don't do long strides, do as Laura says and keep everything "under your hips"

Let us know how you get on

[Tootsvanoots Graduate]

I get that pain when I do longer runs - I shall have a go at these exercises, thank you

[Ballanty Graduate]

Thank you I will have a go