Newbie runner

[lunabel]

Hi all, first post! I started week 1 of c25k this week with my dog! I’ve really enjoyed it but am suffering with pain in my hips (outside/top). I’m pretty overweight and am running on pavements so maybe that doesn’t help? I do plenty of stretching (daily yoga). Any advice or tips to tackle this would be really appreciated

Thanks 😊

[Irish-John Graduate]

Go REALLY SLOW. Seriously, you will see this advice constantly given here because it really is important.

Be careful of that hip - I dislocated mine only an inch and a half, but kept running and am so lucky I can even walk properly let alone make a running comeback.

There is lots of good and vital advice in the pinned posts especially - please do read it, it could save you a lot of pain and frustration. Wishing you many happy miles in your future ☺

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome and well done.

My advice is to read the guide to the plan healthunlocked.com/couchto5... which answers many questions.

Enjoy your journey

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

You have had some advice... very well done for starting this.

Take it, as said, very slowly and steadily.... land lightly and try to relax. Plenty of stretches after your run and whatever happens do not ignore pain...

Your yoga on rest days will help and maybe take a peek at Rignold 's squat programme...

We do have this tendency to thump down in the first few weeks and with extra weight, the impact on our legs and his is greater... so really, take it gently and slowly!

[lunabel]

Thank you all for the advice, my plan is to stick to my usual walks & yoga this week until this hip pain subsides & also go & buy some proper running shoes before I get started again in earnest!! 🏃‍♀️😊

[Fatflabtofitfab Graduate]

Take it slow just faster than walking of necessary. Make sure you do leg and hip stretches before you start the session and after