Sore legs anyone ?

[Baylife]

Im struggling cant finish my run wk 4 run 3 leg pain...never had this before.

[LindaMunday89]

Hi, I'm sorry to hear about your troubles. Shin splints or Tibialis Anterior Tendonitis can cause pain in the lower leg (front), but the pain in the back of the leg is unusual. Achilles tendonitis typically causes pain in the lower back of the leg. I would also advise you to see a good physiotherapist [ physionow.ca/locations/etob... ] who can diagnose the problem and help you recover. Going too hard after a short layoff resulted in pain just below in my knee, which was diagnosed as a Pes Anserine Bursa. Rest, then gradually reintroduce yourself, seeing a physiotherapist will undoubtedly help.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Oh gosh. Not sure where the pain is ?

Hopefully when you began this programme , you read the essential pinned post on, How to Run C25K and are making sure that your legs are well warmed up before heading out?

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

As the runs get a tad a longer . we do need to make sure our legs, and the rest of us are ready to go.

There are many tips for exercise, re our legs on the S and F forum!

Hydration could be an issue? Or you may be moving a tad too quickly? The right shoes too can make a huge difference?

Another thing that we find when folk begin running is that we do tend to land heavily, impacting our legs in many ways.

Try to round your ankles and do try to land lightly, I call it kissing the ground with your feet. Sounds daft but works.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Well done on your progress.

Are you following the advice in the guide to the plan on minimising impact, stretching after every run, strengthening exercises and hydration?

Are you wearing proper running shoes fitted after a gait analysis done at a specialist running shop?

Where is the pain?

How long are you leaving between runs?

Rest up until pain free.

You don't give us a lot of info to go on.

[Cmoi Graduate]

Hi Baylife , if you haven't read the info linked in Oldfloss 's post, then please do. Hydration, proper warm-ups and cool-downs, rest days, and going slow are all crucial.

Properly fittted running shoes are important too, but I certainly hadn't made that investment by week 4. I was, however, wearing comfortable running rather than fashion trainers.

Hope you can get things sorted.

[OrigamiWolf Graduate]

I get sore legs too and I panicked that it was something serious, but actually it's tight calves that hurt my legs. The pain is down the back of my lower legs, and it can be really sore. I find that stretching -- not just after running but on my rest days and whenever else I can -- really helps.

These are some of the stretches I use, in case they're useful:

healthline.com/health/tight...

[nowster Graduate]

Knowing where the soreness is will help us give you advice.

It's not uncommon to have sore calves when starting running. Doing stretches after a run will help with that.

If it's proper pain rather than general soreness or tightness, especially if something is swollen or painful to the touch, you'll need to rest and seek medical advice. This could be a GP or a sports physio.

[Teacher23]

Someone once told me that dehydration can cause that. I find that if i skimp on leg warm ups this happens.

[Comte Graduate]

It depends on how long the pain lasts as to what you do about it. If it disappears within 24 hours then this normal and indicates you are doing more exercise than usual. Try doing the same exercise more slowly and see what happens. Also others advice on hydration and warming up properly are all correct. If the pain lasts longer than 48 hours then consider obtaining medical advice.