W7R2 postponed :(

[Me_time]

Shins have been sore since yesterday, so decided not to go ahead with my w7r2 that I had planned to do today A bit disappointed but wanted to give it a bit of rest.

Any tips on how to avoid that going forward?

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

active.com/running/articles...

[Me_time Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you for the link IT, it was a very informative read. I think old running shoes have caused my shins splints. I have been running really slowly & avoiding heal strikes since the forum members advised to not follow Laura's tip re heal strike.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to Me_time]

The problem is basically caused by your muscles not being strong enough to cope with the impact........so reduce impact and do strengthening exercises.

[Me_time Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you for the quick responses. Really appreciate it. I will do some research on strengthening exercises.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to Me_time]

See the guide to the plan. healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

[Instructor57 Graduate]

How frustrating!But you are right to take a rest .

Do you stretch after every run ?

Paying particular attention to the calves.

Also try running on softer surfaces if possible.

Footwear can also be an issue , are you running in proper running shoes following advice after a gait analysis ?

Take a look at the article linked to by IannodaTruffe !

Also, here is another that may help .

runnersworld.com/uk/health/...

[Me_time Graduate]

Hi I57, i do stretch after each run. I have not been stretching pre-run though.And I am using a few years old run/walk shoes. Didnt want to invest in running shoes if I decided not continue with the programme as I had never thought I would actually want to run one day.

No, haven't done the gait analysis either. I m very new to running, as in i have never run since school. I didnt even know it is a thing. Where do i get that done?

Really appreciate your advice.

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Me_time]

If you are a regular runner now it's definitely worth investing in proper running shoes .You would get a gait analysis done at a dedicated running shop where they would get you to run just a couple of minutes on a treadmill and video your running gait .

They would then advise shoes based on that result .

Here's another useful link for you !

healthunlocked.com/couchto5....

P.S Have a browse through here !

Lots of helpful FAQ Posts !

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

[Me_time Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

Yes, i just read that one as well. Will look for specialist shoe shops & hope they do gait analysis. Thank u so much again. Hope I will find the right shoes.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to Me_time]

If you read the FAQ Posts healthunlocked.com/couchto5... you will find posts about many running topics, including buying running shoes and gait analysis.

[Me_time Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thx, will browse through it