Feeling worried about feet

[CatMo13]

Hi running friends! Was happy yesterday to finish my W4R1. Id taken an extra rest day due to feet twinges after running W3r2. But today my feet are hurting quite a bit although didn’t on my run yesterday. Im worried will have to go back to W3 or quit for a while. 🙁 Woe is me !

[RainbowC Graduate]

I've found in the past that my legs and feet don't do well with the big increase in total running time between weeks 3 and 4. What I did last time around was to put in an extra 2-3 weeks between the two in which I increased the running more gradually. When your feet feel a bit better, maybe try a week 3 run again, and if that's ok, just do a little bit more each time until you're close to week 4 timings, then take it from there...

[CatMo13 Graduate in reply to RainbowC]

Hi Rainbow, thanks for the advice. I guess I could try to add some time on when Michael says stop running . I’ll also take the shoe advice below. 🤔

[Lillybeth30mins Graduate]

Hi. Just wondering if you are in the correct shoes? Have you had a gait analysis done at a sports shop?

The advice I’ve seen on here is that if you reach week 3 or 4 then it’ll be worth the investment in some correct footwear for you. Hope you get some more advice and solve your problem.

Liz x

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

As above........what are you wearing on your feet?

Have a look at the FAQ post about shoes healthunlocked.com/couchto5... which may help.

We all get aches and minor pains when starting any new exercise regime and these normally pass after a few weeks. Anything that persists, recurs or is painful needs addressing, possibly by consultation with a medical professional.

Have you read the guide to the plan healthunlocked.com/couchto5... which may clarify some things for you.

[CatMo13 Graduate]

Thanks Lilybeth and Ian. My shoes prob need updating , they are Brooks that I got 9 yrs ago and I did have gait analysis when I got them. I only ran for about 6 weeks and gave up due to injury (pre days of any app like this ! ) I have worn them over the year occasionally but I guess I should get some new ones. I love the programme and want to continue. Think I will take an extra rest day and go back to Wk3 run on Saturday...in my new shoes ! Thanks so much again 😊🏃🏻‍♀️