Painful legs

[Simba77]

So I did week 2 run 1 last Thursday and since then my lower legs calf and shins have been painful I have not been able to get back into it as my legs ache. Don’t think that after 5 days this is normal. Should I push on or stop?

[davelinks Graduate]

Newbie's can get some aches n pains, never try and run through pain, rest up, gently massage the areas, put an ice pack on, and ibuprofen if nessacary, check shoes are OK, you may need more cushioning, and make sure you're only going slow, as a snail! the slower the better!

See the link for essential info..

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

[Mumzrun in reply to davelinks]

I had this problem in the he first couple of weeks, good news is it then went. I got some deep ice spray, applied before running and stretched before and after

[Simba77 Graduate in reply to Mumzrun]

Thanks for your advice x

[Simba77 Graduate in reply to davelinks]

Thank you, do you think I need to start from week one again?