Week 1 Run 3

Completed run 3 of the first week and everything is aching! Does the shin pain ease off as you get more used to running? Bring on week 2 ( I think?!)

[Bonkersbrit Graduate]

Almost certainly! Likely just your body saying " you want me to do what???"

Make sure you stretch well after each run, then my favorite remedy for shins is ice and elevation. Lie on couch ( yes, the one you were supposed to up off!) with feet higher than torso. Frozen peas on shins.

I haven't been at this very long and I'm sure there will be other more experienced people along soon to give you other suggestions.

Well done, getting this far and keep going!!

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Hmm. I didn't do the stretching and the pain kept me awake last night. Done plenty of stretching today as a result! Seems better now but the brisk walk at lunchtime kicked it off again. I've never been able to run - can swim happily at a reasonable pace for hours but run??! I love it when my helpful friends say it's easy cos it's anything but for me! thanks for your support and the peas are ready in the freezer!