Pain in the bum . . . Wk 7 Run 2

[Newbie_Megan]

So little bit about myself, currently 21 was pregnant, completed full programme twice before & before found out (surprise) news was doing 5k a week, and a 10k every month. But first trimester hit me hard and everything took a back seat . . . So once energy returned I started programme again from wk 1 (midwife blessing).

However on 2nd 25 minute run did a cross country course which was muddy from rain, since then had shooting pain in my bum and down legs, any ideas how I can relieve this? Gutted to be taking a rest! Had worked back up to 6K (50 minutes) with a long cool down walk at end of 25 min run.

Any tips on relieving and movement/stretches before getting back into finishing programme would be appreciated!

[Yesletsgo Graduate]

Pregnancy can do weird stuff to your muscles and ligaments (as well as the rest of your body) There's an awful lot going on inside you. During my pregnancies there were all sorts of weird aches and pains and I wasn't even running.

The best thing you can do is speak to your GP/midwife as they will know whether your pains are pregnancy or running related. Don't take any chances with your health and that of your little one. You deserve the very best, and although we mean well here we can't offer the personalised expertise that a medical professional can.

Good luck (with both the running and the pregnancy) and hope you feel better soon

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

🍏 Wise counsel & advice given Megan but just to add my congratulations on this new babe soon to make an appearance. When you get the go ahead from your midwife again try running more slowly to avoid aches & pains. The Global head coach at Nike says it can never be too slow.. he calls it a comfortable pace & says most of our running should be done like this!

[Beach_runner Graduate]

I can't add anything to the comments above regarding pregnancy, but shooting pain in bum and legs may be piriformis.

[Folkylass Administrator Graduate]

Congratulations on your wonderful news. My advice to you would maybe just have a word with your GP if not your GP, your midwife or a referral to a physio might be a thought.

Good luck👍🥰x

[grumpyoldgirl Graduate]

Agree with everyone else. I also think it sounds like piriformis, and one thing you can do to relieve this is to lie in your back with your calves and back of feet resting on a coffee table or something to that height, so you are in sort of straight z shape. Like this ___---

Having your legs up means you are not arching your back. Staying in that position for a while just allows everything that is spasming to relax for a while, and gives a little relief.

Have a little cushion under your head and maybe under your legs too.

It's a bit boring because there's not much you can do while you're down there, just try and relax into it.

And get in and out of position nice and slowly!

[Newbie_Megan Graduate]

Thank you all! GP thinks it’s that too, and just take it easy so back on the swimming rather then running for a few weeks! Note to self avoid cross country running!