Hi everyone! I completed week one and moved on to week 2 .. completed the first run seemingly easily but on the cool down my feet went numb and my shins were in bits.. ( my shoes were not too tight!)
I’ve had 4 days off now because frankly I’m scared of hurting again 😔 did anyone else experience this?
Many thanks
Awesome! Sorry to hear about the shins.. a nice warm bath might help?
Hi. When you start running it can be a shock to the system but your body will adapt. Some people recommended going up a size in running shoes due to your feet swelling while running. Maybe you need to slow your pace and look at the NHS stretch and flex podcast. But dont be disheartened 🙂
Welcome to the forum and well done 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.
Numb feet is usually a sign of restricted blood flow, which suggests tight shoes. Feet do swell when you run.
Enjoy your journey.
Hey!! Absolutely- I still occasionally get slightly numb toes when I’m at the end of the runs, I’ve always had this issue with trainers as I have high arches. I didn’t think I was lacing too tightly but actually it really doesn’t take much to cause this discomfort. Really loosen up the laces as much as you can whilst keeping them secure and wear them around the house to see if your feet/toes go numb, if not then try to lace them like this for your runs and see how you get on. I also had really painful shins for the first 3 weeks of C25K- so much so my shins felt bruised if I touched them. Make sure you are really stretching before the runs and ice and stretch afterwards. Maybe take 2 days rest between each run to fully recover. Good luck!!
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