C25k Complete - Rest Week??

[Jamesa87]

Hello

I complete the c25k program on Saturday which was a great feeling.

The past 3 weeks has been constant pain with my left shin (Have correct shoes following gait analysis)

I clearly want to keep running but think I should take a week to let this shin heal. I have access to a exercise bike and potentially could use this instead of my normal 30 minute run.

My biggest worry is losing any thing I have built. I would hate to go back to running in a week and not be able to do the 30 min

Thoughts?

[lmoto]

I wonder if rubbing tiger balm or something like that on before a short run might help?

[Coolcookingteacher Graduate]

I don’t think you’ll lose your ability to run and I do think giving your shin time to heal is probably more important! Non weight bearing like exercise bike would be a great plan, good luck!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Congratulations! I’d have a break to rest the shin in your position, you won’t lose fitness. Celebrate well and have a nice gentle run in a few days. As the pain is asymmetrical (only in one shin) it could be a minor injury rather than just the constant lengthening of the runs. Enjoy consolidation and your future running adventures

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

You won't lose noticeable condition in the first two weeks of non running, so resting up is a good option.

[buzzards Graduate]

You will be able to do the 30 minute run. Take the rest if you need it. I have had a week off and. was able to pick up where I left off. Listen to your body.

[Jamesa87 Graduate]

So tomorrow is a week I have had off. I have used a exersice bike that's all. My shin is as bad now as it was a week ago. Generally hurts to walk on it also