Week 3 completed with a bit of effort..

[Garysmith_uk]

So today I completed week 3, really proud of that but looking forward to week 4 not looking so easy, I was still suffering with pain in my legs this morning and have made an appointment to see the doctor regarding my shin splints, I am fairly certain it is an issue with Biomechanics, but kind of hoping that it is just the fact I am new runner and carrying a bit of excess weight, would be absolutely gutted if this kept me from running for a prolonged period of time.

I' m certainly not running fast as Map my run will attest to, and can't afford the Gait, running shoes etc.. at the moment, I keep researching on the internet and continue to do strengthening exercises of the shins in hope this will ease the problem.

Maybe I should take 2 days rest instead of the usual 1?

Hoping for a solution quickly...

Happy Running...

[useitorloseit Graduate]

Taking 2 rest days during the programme is a good idea imo as a lot of us struggled with bones and muscles to start with. Once your bod strengthens and gets used to the pounding it's getting, you will probably stop having these problems.

[GILLS1]

Keep going and you'll feel better inside and out. I'm a size 20, quite a few stones overweight, never run in my life and just done wk 4, run 1 and although I ache I feel good overall. I have arthritis in both knees and have suffered from a broken foot and torn ligaments in the past so I get a lot of pain but I'm just keeping it slow and want to see if I can make it to the end of week 9. Good on you for getting to week 3. PMA...

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taking an extra or extra days rest is a good way to go , it is a real shock to our systems and bodies to start exercising again ,i still like to have a 2 day rest between 1 week and the next

[Northernspirit Graduate]

Hi, I too started getting shin pain. I plonk an ice pack (frozen peas work!) on when I get back from a run and at any other time I feel like it. I find that really helps me. Also got some compression socks which may be helping and cheaper than new Trainers. I would also agree have 2 days rest. Good luck!

[ju-ju- Graduate]

I feel for you...if you can stretch to gait analysis and decent shoes it makes ALL the difference. I had the same as you by the end of C 25 k and I could barely walk ( bought some shoes from sports direct for 25 quid in case I didn't stick to it). I spent 100 quid and I have had no problems since if I stick to buying the same shoe ... Get it checked out and good luck

[poppypug Graduate]

Hi Gary, Yes , definitely take a couple of rest days, as many as you see fit really.

Dont be too hard on yourself, a few aches and pains are normal at the beginning. Put a couple of bags of frozen veg on your shins to ease the pain. I got some calf supports from Poundland and they are really good for sore shins.

I know its very disheartening when you cant go on a run as planned , but it is only temporary,you will get better.

Good Luck ! xxx