Taking a break

[Jmax03]

Hi folks, My shins are so painful and are just not getting better. I have done everything I can and have been advised to do by all you kind folks but unfortunately I have have no other option than to take a couple of weeks break from and leg work to fully recover 😞 Totally gutted as love my running but I'm not giving up and I will be back as soon as I can!!!

[Ally25 Graduate]

I had this very problem half way through the programme, I kept telling myself if I just worked through it my shins would get better......they didn’t, so I took time out, a week of full rest made all the difference, I came back pain free and I have never had problems with my shins since. A good lesson for me about listening to your body and taking your time.

Good luck, enjoy the rest and come back strong 😀

[Jmax03 in reply to Ally25]

Thanks, I will be back as I've come too far in every way to go back to how I was originally 😏

[SubterraneanAlien Graduate]

I had sore shins. As soon as it happened, I 'missed' a run day, so took 5 rest days. I was fine after that. I do lots of shin exercises daily (just a few minutes twirling my feet around when sitting down) and that seems to strengthen them and keep any pain at bay. Remember that whilst you're resting, your body is getting stronger.

[Jmax03 in reply to SubterraneanAlien]

Thanks, I'm doing gentle stretching whenever I can. Going to do some light spin later as that seems to help a bit. 🙂

[misswobble Graduate in reply to Jmax03]

It’s all in the legs. Strengthening the legs on your non run days is a good plan 🙂

[Pippatong]

What they said but maybe get a gait analysis done. Good luck.

[Jmax03 in reply to Pippatong]

Have had that done and in new running shoes ☺️ Just got to slowly build up my legs and nothing more i think.

[Pippatong in reply to Jmax03]

Best of luck. I’ve just been out third time this week in my new gold plated trainers (well they should be at that price anyway) and wow what a difference! Hope it helps you 😉👍🏻

[Jmax03 in reply to Pippatong]

Definitely should be gold plated! Lol There appears to be no such thing as cheap running shoes

[Monica1969]

I’m on W4, run 1 was so painful in the muscle on my lower leg, I managed it and I’m dreading tonight’s run. I’ve bought some compression things to see if they help

We try to get fitter then do damage, so gutting 😢

[Jmax03 in reply to Monica1969]

I know exactly how you're feeling just don't give up!

[Pippatong in reply to Monica1969]

I’m no expert, I’m 8 months in and run minimum twice a week. I’m always injured in one way or another 😂😂 sometimes I feel so decrepit I actually question the wisdom of running 😂😂 however I love how I feel afterwards and telling folks , yes I’m a runner. Albeit a slow one 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️😊 I’m sure eventually everything strengthens up and I’ve certainly toned up hugely so it’s worthwhile. Keep it up. Good luck

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Good call. Maybe a few days to a week will be enough, but even if it’s two weeks you won’t go backwards... you will be able to just pick up where you left off.

Keep active while you rest the shins and you’ll find it even easier.

[Jmax03 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

It's all about upper body and some gentle spin for the time being. At least I know now that it's just part of the process of my legs becoming stronger 😀 And as I have said many times there is no way I'm quitting!! Just love it too much 😀

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Jmax03]

You’ll probably come back feeling stronger and refreshed... I had a few days shortly after graduation and yesterday’s run felt so amazing and the legs were amazing.