Trying to keep positive

So this week I have completed Week 4.

It has come at a small price I am still struggling with my calves to a point that I'm now trying to see a physio.

I have tried to remain positive I had gait analysis this week purchased a new pair of road trainers. Everyone keeps saying that pain is just your body trying to adapt you are new at running just keep going. But I don't know what to think. I stretch roll massage and I'm even downloading yoga for runners as I have heard that helps.

I am trying to focus on the future and set targets as I want an end goal and no way am I giving up.

I just want to thank Tasha99 for her support and conducting a welfare check on me that spurred me on to write this. Again what a great group

[Tasha99 Graduate]

He he he I’m like C25k forum police. I’m so glad you’re persevering. My knees are the problem. Also been told by my sports physio buddy that my legs are just adapting and building strength and then it’ll be ok. Had to take 2 ibuprofen and 2 cocodamol to get through today’s run. I will not be beaten! Well done on completing week 4. Glad to hear from you again 💪🏽

[Tbae in reply to Tasha99]

If I have to take medication I tried to minimise it ,I limit it to my repair days and never on a run day.🤔

Occasionally have to take cocodamol and Naproxene

anti inflammatory.Would rather take nothing but hey ho.🤔🙈😂😂

Good luck , your a brick.🌟👏👏

[Hidden in reply to Tbae]

I don't really want to thank medication if I can avoid it.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Hidden]

We really do advise against it...

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Tbae]

You do right.. painkiller and runs do not mix... as you probably know...

"When running, you create small micro-tears in the muscles ; the harder you run, the more forcefully you contract the muscles and the more damage you incur. The micro-tears stimulate an inflammatory response, signalling the body to deliver resources such as blood, oxygen, and nutrients to begin the healing process. Taking the anti-inflammatory drugs, stops the inflammation process from initiating the healing process."

[Tbae in reply to Oldfloss]

Gosh Floss thanks for that.🌟👏👏

Scary but good to know.👍

All the more determined to minimise and limit their use.

Another good reason for slow & steady.🌟👏👏

The S&S has all the answers.

You need to get a patent on that one.🌟🌟👏👏🏃‍♀️

[Hidden in reply to Tasha99]

Thanks again for the support hope your knees get used to it soon

[mrrun Graduate in reply to Tasha99]

I had a well documented knee issue when I started and it nearly ended up in a bad way. I personally would now never run through pain, and the meds are just covering the issue.

My problem was sorted out by an osteopath and a physio, and they both advised me at the time not to run if in pain. Initially, my problem got to the stage of being a serious issue - because I stupidly pushed through pain thinking it will go away by itself. It did not...

Good luck!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Tasha99]

Make sure you do some knee exercises Tasha...and we do advise not taking painkillers to get you through a run... we are not medical experts, but..if the pain is such that you need to take meds, then the issue needs expert help.

The runs will be there always...

[Tasha99 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

I know it’s risky. The left knee is fine now though so hopefully the right will follow. I have been talking with my sports physio friend at work. I’ll keep an eye on it. Thank you 👍🏽

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Tasha99]

I am glad the knees are feeling better...these are some exercises many folk use

nhs.uk/Livewell/c25k/Pages/...

but the advice on the painkillers till stands

[ruralfrance Graduate in reply to Tasha99]

Hello Tasha,

Of course you don't know me from Adam, but I'm still going to permit myself to give you advice! Taking all these drugs in order to get through a run sounds like a bad idea ! Perhaps you could run much more slowly, and talk to a doctor about the pain. I'm sure there is another way round this problem.

Good luck.

[Tartiflette Graduate]

Congratulations on completing week 4! Awesome work!

Sorry to hear you are having struggles, hope they are resolved soon - you're more than half way with a positive attitude 💪🏼. I think seeing a physio is a great investment.

Ps Also agree - what a great group 👍🏼

[Hidden in reply to Tartiflette]

Thank you

[Tartiflette Graduate in reply to Hidden]

You're welcome. Keep 🏃🏽 & posting 😊

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Aches and pains from something new are one thing..real pain is quite different... we never , ever run through it. Do not be tempted to take pain killers to help you through the run... they mask and disguise symptoms and may cause more problems.

See the sports Physio' they will help... the diagnosis they give helps to move you forward,,, I was off for a long time on the IC with a calf tear.. the physio got me back on track

You have done well...but..if you are in pain, please stop until you get sorted...

[mergirl101 Graduate]

Well done Martin! Great to hear from you again. You will get there, I can feel your determination! I've been doing Yoga for runners too, think it helps. 🎯🏆💪

[Millsie-J Graduate]

The one thing I would say is I believe many people ‘over’ stretch, ie they think no pain - no gain, leading to stretching too hard thus ending in pain/soreness. This can be when completing post-run excercises and/or when following yoga.

Be gentle with your body when stretching, over stretching can itself cause inflammation. If you already have inflammation let it settle before further stretches.

[TonyLatimer]

I've had the calves muscle thing too, and shin splints. (and just done wk 4) Physio advice is rolling shins on solid foam roller twice a day and Using rumble roller for calves twice a day. For calves roll side to side NOT up and down the leg. Stretch after run not before. It eases eventually. After 4 weeks the calf issue is 75% diminished. (now the glutes hurt, but hey! progress)

[Hidden in reply to TonyLatimer]

Thanks for the advice I've managed to get a physio appointment for Monday so hopefully get it sorted

[TonyLatimer in reply to Hidden]

Great, let us know the outcome as more ideas on how to stop it all hurting is always welcome. cheers