Couch to 5k: I’ve just started doing couch to 5k... - Couch to 5K

Couch to 5K

134,190 members159,536 posts

Couch to 5k

THEGREATGIGINTHESKY profile image
6 Replies

I’ve just started doing couch to 5k, my back really hurts when I run, is this normal?

Written by
THEGREATGIGINTHESKY profile image
THEGREATGIGINTHESKY
Graduate
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
6 Replies
jiggles7 profile image
jiggles7Graduate

Hi GreatGig,

When you say it hurts, what hurts?

jiggles7 profile image
jiggles7Graduate in reply tojiggles7

I missed the bit about the back...obviously was still half asleep. it depends on the back pain, is it aching, or sharp? is it upper or lower? is it confined or radiating? is it muscular or does it feel like something sinister? I would expect your lower back to ache a bit if you are new to exercise, you are using motions and muscles you haven't been using previously and you are going to feel them in new 'exciting' ways along the journey. if you have concerns it's always better to get checked, rather safe than sorry.

THEGREATGIGINTHESKY profile image
THEGREATGIGINTHESKYGraduate in reply tojiggles7

It's lower back and only when I'm actually running, it doesn't feel sinister, but just not sure if it's normal, I'm in my 60s and have never run before, I'm only used to power walking. So maybe it's just getting older and my bodies not used to it? Does running help your core?

jiggles7 profile image
jiggles7Graduate in reply toTHEGREATGIGINTHESKY

I would say that's pretty normal then. I still get a bit back twingy running in week 6. :) but it is a lot less than in the beginning, so there is hope :) but if it really is affecting you definitely get it checked in the long run.

Not sure if running works the core it certainly seems to work everything else- I would suggest something like pilates if you want to improve your core stability and muscles.

THEGREATGIGINTHESKY profile image
THEGREATGIGINTHESKYGraduate in reply tojiggles7

thank you jiggles7

homlyme profile image
homlyme

well done on getting out there you may be holding yourself a bit stiff with the effort try and relax practice concentrating on first relaxing your toes then your knees and hips and so on up through your spine to the top of your head good luck x

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Couch to 5K

Well here we go again, this will be my fourth attempt at trying to do the couch to 5k without any...
Kemali profile image

Couch to 5K

First day, just saying hello 👋..
Wildstrawberries profile image
Graduate

Couch to 5k

I'm on week 7 of couch to 5k and did my first 25 minute run. Thought I would not be able to do it -...
AniaParky profile image
Graduate

Couch to 5k

I have osteo arthiritis - Am i ok to start this programme?
Love2travel profile image

Couch to 5k

Started my 1st week 3rd run. Really tiring. Need some more motivation to keep it going.
Shahzad89 profile image

Moderation team

See all
Annieapple profile image
AnnieappleAdministrator
Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministrator
MissUnderstanding profile image
MissUnderstandingAdministrator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.