pain in my thigh.....

[Sueby]

I've just finished week 2 of couch potato to 5k and I'm loving it but I have an aching, sometimes stabbing pain in my outer left thigh which is getting worse. I last ran 2 days ago. Should I be worried or is this just a muscle thing?

[gdeann Graduate]

My experience has been discomfort and aches with overworked muscles. Anytime you have stabbing pain, it is better to probably have it checked out considering it seems to be getting worse. I wish you the very best! Gayle

[Burstcouch Graduate]

might be piriformis pain or a bursuitis.

[Sueby]

Thanks guys! The pain is still there, coming and going, so I'll run today and see how that goes and maybe book an appointment with the doctor just to be sure.

Thanks again

[gdeann Graduate in reply to Sueby]

Goid luck! Just remember to go slow and if you have sharp pain, its probably wise to stop. Also, ice works wonders! Let us know how you get on! Gayle