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[Wonda1]

So started c25k on the 3rd of Jan just done W4 R2. The shin splints when I started were quiet bad but they have died down now I did ice them a couple of times which seemed to help. I have flat feet which can get quiet sore but again icing them when they are bad can help as well as stretches and rolling them

[Perry-Formis]

You started about the same time I did. My next run will be W4R2. I also suffered from shin splints - think it is quite common in beginner runners. Mine seem to be easing but they still get sore after running - pain takes 2-3 days to dissipate. The advice I was given was to do strengthening exercises - calf raises - and slow the runs down.

Good luck with the rest of the plan.

[Wonda1 Graduate in reply to Perry-Formis]

Oo I might try the calf raises thanks for the tip

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Enjoy your journey.

[Treewoman Graduate]

I’ve just done wk4 run 2 today as well, hi! Each week so far I’ve had a ‘complaint’ from a different part of my body which has sprung up and then subsided. This week, it’s hips. I expect it’s all just very surprised and wondering why, after 9 years of inactivity owing to injury, it’s being asked to do something! What it doesn’t know is that I’m aiming to be back on a snowboard next winter. Hopefully I can sneak that one past my body too without-too- much complaining.

Good luck with the last run of week 4. Sarah is no longer a cheery comedian in my book, I shout back at her lol ... and I can’t look a banana in the face now.

[Wonda1 Graduate in reply to Treewoman]

Wow snowboarding great goal. Mine is I've signed up to do race for live in July so keeping me focused