Running not walking.

[Runster]

Enjoying this and started slowly and got a little of course with the snow. Then got myself sorted by gettting my running gait checked,new trainers and crucially sleeve compression for shin splints. I have completed two consecutive weeks of three runs a week but started running without the walking in the second week as it felt right. Does this matter is the stop starting vital to the process?

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

You can adapt the process however you like, but it is difficult to advise you then if you have problems. You are out on your own.

The progressive structure is designed to move you forward with minimum injury risk.

What's the rush? Is nine weeks too long to wait to gently build your stamina to being able to run for thirty minutes.

If you have already suffered from shin splints, then I would advise being kind to your body and stick to the tried and tested plan.

[Hidden]

the intervals are there to protect you, if you have extra energy then that is great, but why not save it for later on in the programme when you will need that stamina bank? We have seen lots of folk try to accelerate and then come a cropper.

The shin splints at the early stages are a bit of a red flag and I think that’s why anyone on here would say take it slow. During the plan the coaches do start introducing the opportunity for mini sprints if you feel up to it. Maybe that option may be nicer for you when it comes up, because you have the energy to spare.

Either way good luck with W3 running.