Postponed...

[Bill_Carson]

I started this C25K in the hopes that within 9 weeks I would've completed it. After catching a cold before week 3 and AGAIN after week 8 I thought I would still compete it before Christmas with a few extra consolidation runs thrown in. I was due to do R1 W9 this week but due to the weather I didn't run until Thursday. I then thought I could run Saturday then Monday and hey presto, graduated! I was dreading it a bit after not running for over a week but I took it slow and ultimately enjoyed it. 2 runs to go! Unfortunately after that run I have been hobbling around (just walking !) due to my shin splint pain! I've got up today and thought can I run after 2 days rest but it's still sore. After not running for over a week or seemed to be ok but after one run its come back with a vengeance, it's never been as bad as this! So, my plan of attack now is to postpone my running until the new year 😭 This will give me between 4-6 weeks rest. I'm gutted I've come so far (just 2 runs left!!!) but I know now that I can run for 30 minutes without stopping and I know I will and want to carry on running so to save pushing myself now for the extra 2 runs and risk of MORE damage I'll rest up and be fully prepared for next year's 30 minute runs, 5k's, Parkruns and who knows? Thanks to everyone I this forum for all the support you've given me so far but don't worry I'll be back asking more questions in the new year 😁

[hamit Graduate]

Looking forward to your graduation next year.👍

[Bill_Carson in reply to hamit]

Cheers hamit really appreciate it 👍

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Have you been doing any strengthening exercises, such as those linked to in the guide to the plan?

[Bill_Carson in reply to IannodaTruffe]

I have of late but maybe I should've been doing them earlier on during the early weeks, even during the 5 minute runs. I did start off initially with longer strides too. Here's hoping a good rest will reset myself 🙏

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to Bill_Carson]

Do some reading about shin splints. This is a good place to start runnersworld.com/shin-splints/

All runners will benefit from doing extra strength exercises, but do not concentrate on just one area.

[Bill_Carson in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks for the advice IannodaTruffe I'll have a read of this 👍

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

So close and now in pain! the rest will do you good, in the meantime you can research why you get them and how to minimise the risk of getting them again Enjoy your rest knowing you will be back soon

[Bill_Carson in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thank you 😊