Please does anyone know if this is normal ? I started c25k last week with my friend . We have just finished the second run of week 2 . I was really enjoying it as I am not a runner of sorts and really want to be able to run a reasonable distance and get fit in the process . All was going as it should but around the end of week one I started to get pain on the inside of my right lower leg and around the inside near my knee . Initially I continued , dosing up with ibroprophen and using deep heat in the belief that if I could then I should work through it . However , it seems to be getting worse and this morning when I got up I could not walk properly with the pain ( it felt better when I was in bed ) .To add to it ,although not as painful , my left leg is now showing the same symptoms.
I really don’t know what to do , should I rest and see if it gets better , or should I strap it up and try to continue- although at the moment I don’t think I will be up to our meet in the morning. I don’t want to make it any worse by running on it , but I don’t want to cry off and let my friend down if maybe it will pass and I should keep going .
Help - I really don’t know as I am very new to running but even having only just got started we are enjoying it and I certainly don’t want to stop .
I am going to invest in some new trainers as I read that maybe my trainers could be the cause ,so I will do that too .
Any advice would be appreciated, Thank you
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Your complaint is common and is primarily caused by your body not being used to the impact of running, so take it easy
I certainly wouldn't try to run on it for a few days and until you are back walking pain free. Sounds like that new pair of trainers would be a good idea - try going somewhere where you can get a gait analysis if possible, so that you know you are getting the right type and level of support for you. I am sure your friend will understand - better to miss a few runs now and then go back out there fit rather, than risk an injury that could keep you out for much longer. Good luck and fingers crossed for you.🤞🙂
The one thing I'd add from personal experience, is that after I got gait analysis done (usually free at a good running shop), and then invested in some proper running shoes, I noticed a big difference in how much muscle ache I got after a run.
It was never painful like you're experiencing, but it was always noticable. I just put it down to running and this is how it is.
But after buying good shoes, that muscle ache just went away.
So I'd say take at least 1 extra rest day, more if you need it, follow the advice from the posts above and invest in some good shoes.
Investing in gait analysis and good trainers is very worthwhile and can solve and fend off a whole host of problems. The advice given from other posters is really constructive so I won't repeat what they have said, but would suggest you take a look at the Japanese Slow Running technique from YouTube (below). It has been recommended highly on the forum and was invaluable to me. I hope it helps. 😊🏃♀️
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