Shin pain.

[Goodspeed]

Hi everyone. I'm new to running, and this forum. Currently on week 4 run 2. Feel a little disappointed about today's run, as I got pain in my shins-even though I managed the same running times on Saturday-this pain meant I couldn't manage the 5 minute runs, only completing 3 minutes each time. I have running shoes, I'm hoping this pain isn't a regular thing, as I feel it's going to set me back. Anyone else have this problem, will it get better as I get more used to it? Thank you.

[Lindsey1097 Graduate]

Hi Goodspeed @i am only a newbie too, currently on week 6. I had the same problem early on and invested in some compression tubes. I wear them on every run and my shin pain is reduced nearly to nothing. Also I try not to bounce too much either. Maybe some extra days rest for your shins is also a good idea. I have also found a good stretch for the shins too, as even though I never skip my post run stretches, my shins were never getting a stretch. It involves kneeling, sitting on my heels with toes slightly turned in. To increase the stretch, hands on the floor in front of you, push your weight through the top of your feet to lift your bum up a bit, just a bit. I hope I described that ok... It might not help you, but it really helped me. Good luck 🍀🍀 keep going, you're doing great.🤩

[Goodspeed Graduate in reply to Lindsey1097]

Thank you so much for your reply. Glad I'm not the only one to have had this problem. I will certainly give that try, and also not neglect my post run stretches-which I have been guilty of, as not getting any pain problems on previous runs-Thanks again!

[Goodspeed Graduate in reply to Lindsey1097]

I should also say, well done for getting to week 6 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I can't imagine doing longer than 5 mins,at the moment.

[Lindsey1097 Graduate in reply to Goodspeed]

Ha ha, no worries..I can tell you, I never thought I'd get here either, but here I am... It's in your grasp! 😁

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress.

Reduce the impact of your running.......slow down and make sure footfall is under your body not out in front.

Stretch after every single run, as per guide, try a foam roller and if it persists compression socks may help.

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.

[Goodspeed Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks so much for the welcome. I have been guilty of neglecting my post run stretches, as I've never had any pain after previous runs. I will certainly read up and make sure I'm doing them.

[Rennur Graduate]

Go slow! You will get some discomfort but all the advice is good. Maybe take off an extra day and on your next run take on board all the advice. Plus - go even slower.

[Goodspeed Graduate in reply to Rennur]

Thanks for advice. I repeated the run today, successfully. I slowed right down.