Sore under my rib!!

[ningHaddie]

I have been running everyday for a week now! I am proud of myself I haven't given up but I get really tight and sore near the begin of my ribs!! I have no idea why.

[Instructor57 Graduate]

You should NOT be running every day .

You SHOULD be having AT LEST one rest day between runs to allow your muscles to repair.

You ARE leaving yourself wide open to injury .

As explained in the program guide !

[ningHaddie in reply to Instructor57]

Oh okay I did not know!

That was not really my question,

but thank you for the friendly advice.

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to ningHaddie]

I realise it was not your question

BUT it could certainly be your answer .

You need to read the guide

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

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.

When you run, the impact creates microtears in your muscles, which repair and strengthen on your rest days, not while running. Without rest, repair and strengthening are compromised and injury risk increased.

If you want to be the best runner that you can be, then do non impact cross training on your rest days, which will be far more beneficial than running every day. It is not recommended for new runners to run on consecutive days until they have a minimum of six months regular running on their legs.

Doing this will give your body time to recover and develop your general musculature, meaning that you are less likely to suffer pains as you are at present. I have no idea what your problem is.

Enjoy your journey.