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Sore shins week 2

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Hi there, I started C25K last week and despite wondering if I'd ever be the kind of person who runs, really enjoyed it. This week my shins are sore, although I've done the warm down exercises after my runs. Having completed week 2 run 1 yesterday, my shins are feeling very sore and I wonder whether I should push through it and keep up the schedule, or do I need to stop until they feel more normal?

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Hi there! Well done on starting C25K! I’m glad you’re enjoying running. Have you had your gait analysis done? Having the wrong type of trainers can often cause shin splints, so it’s worth getting this done.

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Ah thanks, yes I did and got some good running shoes, I think it's probably from using muscles I haven't used for ever.... but I just don't know whether to keep running or to wait till it feels easier...

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Oh good, that’s the first step and that’s as far as my ‘expertise’ goes I’m afraid 🤣 I’d maybe give more than a days rest in between runs and see if that helps?! But I’m sure someone in the know will be along really soon with some expert advice 😁

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Buddy34Graduate

As well as the advice Hidden has given you try and land as softly as possible and not thud thud. Also make sure you run slow and slower again if needed .

Here is also a link to help with your shin pain. Good luck 😊

youtu.be/IDvHxir7bXM

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MsOxford in reply to Buddy34

Thanks for this, really useful and I will have a go. I'd love to soak my legs in a warm bath, but sadly only have a shower in my home! But i'll have a go at the massage!

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Buddy34Graduate in reply to MsOxford

I used this video a while back and it really helped 😊

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GrannyhugsGraduate

Sorry about shins, good advice, as always from Buddy34 hope that eases things off. Try resting up a bit before doing too much damage, a day saved now may prevent a longer time off with injury. Happy running

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Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5... and includes advice on minimising impact and stretching after every run which will help.

Enjoy your journey.

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Beany123Graduate

Did they give you stability shoes? Do you definitely need them? I was sold stability shoes by running shop and apparently, acc to PT, I don’t need them as I only mildly pronate and I also have high arches. She said the running shops don’t realise that most people pronate slightly and it’s fine but getting stability shoes when I have high arches restricts my movement, causing unnatural foot strike (or something) and shin splints. Just an idea. You might be totally different! Hope you get it sorted. I know how you feel! Xxxx

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MsOxford in reply to Beany123

I don't think the shoes i have are anything special, they're comfortable and give good support. I'm sure it's just because these muscles are not used to running! I'm gonna have two or three days resting and see how it goes!

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Beany123Graduate in reply to MsOxford

Good plan! It takes time and there will be setbacks but it’s well worth it. I’m just going back to running tomorrow after 2 weeks off due to shin pain!

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