Week 5 Run 3 ✅

I completed week 5 run 3 last night meaning that I am now able to run for 20 minutes without stopping! Feeling super proud! The only downside is now I am experience quite a bit of lower back pain. I’m wondering if this is normal? Or something that I should get checked out?

[Rjm0]

What running shoes have you got. Are you still in pain?

[Hidden in reply to Rjm0]

I just have a pair of standard Nike trainers, there is good support in them

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

My back pain is gone now, it only lasted a day or two

[Maddee_6333 Graduate]

Where are you running? I can’t run on pavements for long without it triggering back pain. It sounds like you might need more cushioning underfoot. Whether that’s different trainers or a softer surface. But I’d go to a doctor first before anything else, as it could be a multitude of things - including a bra that isn’t quite up to the job.

[Hidden in reply to Maddee_6333]

I run on the pavements just

[Maddee_6333 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

You definitely need good foot wear for pavements.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Runners need good core strength, so working on that on your rest days will make a substantial difference.

[Craig-14 Graduate]

I too have just completed this run - first 10 Mins I found a breeze, around 16 mins I started to ache a bit so slowed down a touch but I’m pleased I managed it. I’m going to have a 2 day break now and go for week 6 run 1 Sunday morning