Wk 5 Run 3 - Had to stop :(

[Melanie591]

So I have found every run so far challenging but achievable. I was really looking forward to the 20-minute run that week 5 brings. My breathing was the best it has ever been, but around the 15 minute mark, I started to get shin pain within my right leg. It started to get worse, so I had to stop around 17 minutes. Gutted I didn't finish, but I guess 17 minutes is sooooo much further than I would ever have thought possible weeks ago. I was going to try again this Thursday (so two days break). What do you all think? Any exercises I could do in the meantime?

Mel

[Beatlesforever Graduate]

Yes, you're so right, just a few weeks ago 17 minutes would have seemed impossible, yet here you are 😃 I've read that toe taps are good for preventing shin splints (tapping your foot basically, either standing or sitting down). Good luck on Thursday! 👍💪

[Melanie591 in reply to Beatlesforever]

Il give the toe taps a good go over the next couple of days. Thank you for your encouraging words

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Are you following the advice in the guide to the plan on minimising impact, stretching after every run, hydration and strengthening exercises, all of which will help.

[Melanie591 in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Mostly but perhaps more strenghening exercises may help. I stretch after my runs but not im between.