First Day Yesterday - sore shins today

[Mojojojo71]

I expected to be relatively achey today, but after my walk today (about an hour) my shins are sore. Is this normal?

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

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, stretching after every run, hydration and strengthening exercises, all of which will help.

Enjoy your journey.

[BonniesRest Graduate]

Just to say, I had sore shins up until week 4, and found that stretching before and after running and walking really helped. Also got new running shoes as I was running in my old walking shoes 🤦‍♀️....hadn’t planned that very well.

[Mojojojo71 Graduate in reply to BonniesRest]

Good to know. I got some cheapy trainers to start me off (didn't think I'd get past the first day!). When the shops reopen I'll invest!

[Cutejog]

Same thing happened with me. Decent trainers solved it and they are worth it ASAP - you can actually damage yourself without the right gear and be put off your running altogether . Goodluck! Invest! X

[Mojojojo71 Graduate in reply to Cutejog]

Will do asap! Thanks x