Advice Needed Please!

[newcouch25krunner]

Hey guys!

Recently just joined this Couch to 5K as an attempt to become healthier and just genuinely do more exercise to hopefully lose a little bit of weight as well!

Just wondering how many runs people go on each week, if it's every day you run for in the week, just because I used to run every once or twice a week on the treadmill but suffered from really bad shin splints and so I didn't keep up with it.. so if anyone has any advice on them how to combat them, I would really appreciate it!

Happy Running!!

[tropicana]

Hey I asked how often do people run and got a lot of feedback on the post on my profile. One point stated was that the app suggests 3 runs a week with a days rest at least in between, I was hoping to run once or twice a week but advice suggests 3 runs for 30 mins a week to help build running strength and fitness so I’ve now changed my outlook to going for it and aiming for 3 times a week. I’m new to running so can’t advise on the shin splits x

[newcouch25krunner in reply to tropicana]

Thank you! I've just downloaded the app to see what that's about! Thank you! I'm sure someone will be able to help us out with the shin aches!

[DiscoRunner Graduate]

The plan is 3 times a week, but you can do it slightly quicker if you run every other day. The rest days are vital - you’re building muscle & all sorts of things that will help you become a stronger runner & that doesn’t happen if you run every day. Also the rest day helps prevent injury.

There’s a really great post in the pinned section IannodaTruffe’s getting started - that’s s great place to begin.

[newcouch25krunner in reply to DiscoRunner]

Thank you so much!

[DiscoRunner Graduate in reply to newcouch25krunner]

WRT to shin splints can be heel strike - you shouldn’t run how we walk, you should Land more mid foot. If it’s really bad you could try the Japanese slow jogging technique (there’s a short film on youtube) not sure if it works on a treadmill, but if you’re running outside, it’s very low impact. You could then build more pace if you want when you’ve been running for awhile.

[MarkyD Graduate]

There is a pinned post on shin splints. Run with a shorter stride.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5... and should answer most of your questions.

Enjoy your journey

[Coxybwoy78]

According to the app your supposed to leave a day in between runs but I run everyday and not on weekends.see how you feel after a couple of runs you’ll get the rhythm going and then you’ll be able to tell how you want to run 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️