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?
Week 5 Run 3 ✅ : I completed week 5 run 3 last... - Couch to 5K
Week 5 Run 3 ✅
What running shoes have you got. Are you still in pain?
I just have a pair of standard Nike trainers, there is good support in them
My back pain is gone now, it only lasted a day or two
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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.
I run on the pavements just
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Runners need good core strength, so working on that on your rest days will make a substantial difference.
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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