complete beginner

[Nayfam]

Hi I completed my first run today, was my first bit of exercise for about 10 months!

Does any else get pains in their shins?

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Well...all this is new stuff for your legs to handle...😉Welcome!

Please check out the pinned post..His to run C25K.. make sure you warm up well...and do take it very gently...try to land lightly.

Post run stretches will help too.. there are loads of helpful links in that pinned post.

nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/r...

Slow and steady...and keep posting!

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

🍏🎵Welcome to the forum and to running!! Try and keep your runs really slow 🐌 You will breathe easier, enjoy them more and avoid injury. Let us know how the next run goes!

[Frankenfoot23 Graduate]

Hi, The first time I tried C25k I had to give up because of this. I ended up in agony with shin splints. This time around, I ran much more slowly (you should always be in control of your breathing) - a slow jog is ideal, speed you can always increase later. Wear good shoes, I had been running in a pair of ASDA trainers. Not good. And as people suggest too, warm up and warm down exercises. And even Strength and Flex on non run days. Lots of great tips on this site to read. So take it easy, enjoy it, you will come to love it If it gets worse, ease off a bit and then try running on grass instead of roads. All the best!

[Beachcomber66 Graduate]

I got loads of aches and pains when I started C25k, but they all seemed to clear up in time for the next run. Bound to be a bit of soreness whilst your body gets used to the new activity. I deliberately kept things really slow. Hope the pain disappears quickly.

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate]

Hi Nayfam …welcome to the forum!! It’s good to see you here…

Painful shins can really spoil your running…

When you get a chance, have a read of these very wise words…and keep us posted in your progress, we’re all here cheering you on!!

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...