Need Help!

I went to do my 3rd run 2nd week on Friday and my shins were very sore and I was struggling.

I have now left it to today to do my run and was hoping for a bit of advise from this forum!

I don’t want to just give up as I’m loving the experience of getting out there and keeping fit!

Any recommendations will be truly welcome!

Thank you

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[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

Are you doing stretches after your runs?

Shins are weird, we really don't realise how much muscle is there until we start using it with something like running. It will take some time for the various parts of your body to adjust to this new routine and its important to listen to, and work with your body along the way.

Here's a shin pain specific video to help you.

youtu.be/V1afegFAQIc(Not working as expected?)

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Thanks for the advice and the video I will definitely give that a watch and do my stretches!

I’ll let you know how I get on

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[Runningscared42 Graduate]

Hey, I’ve had sore ankles etc and learnt

- read all the pre c25k info/ advice as really does help understand what you should/ shouldn’t be doing

- post run stretches (I use ones from nhs)

- keep hydrated (after run/ on days off)

I also did much better once I went to a proper running shop and got decent trainers (don’t have to be mega expensive); they also did gait analysis and I got made-to-measure insoles which are literally amazing and, for me, worth every penny.

Good luck! ☺️ X

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Thanks for the advice. I did treat myself to a new pair of trainers from the running shop and the cushion is very good.

I’m going to try the stretches you suggest and see how it goes this afternoon

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[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Stretching immediately after every run, nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/h... while muscles are still warm and supple, pulls out contractions, avoiding carrying tensions into the next run and also improves recovery by improving blood flow, as recommended in the guide to the plan.

Many people do not hold their stretches for long enough or put enough effort in. Hold post run stretches for 30 seconds and make sure the pull is strong enough to be on the verge of discomfort.

Also follow all the advice in the guide to the plan on minimising impact.

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Thank you so much for your advice. I will definitely try all the stretches!

I’ll let you know if it works

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[nowster Graduate]

Another thing to avoid is over-striding.

youtube.com/watch?v=kQ5wQ5N...(Not working as expected?)

Did the running shop do any gait analysis when you got your new shoes, or did you pick them simply because of the cushioning? (Cushioning is actually not that good a thing as it can encourage bad running form.)

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Yes they did a gait test and I got new insoles as they said my feet tend to go to the side.

Thanks the advice and I will watch the YouTube 👍

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