Length to wait after injury

[Vragtes]

How long rest after shin splint pain on right calf? Also, have completed 9 weeks program, when I resume, which week to start?

[Optimistic0]

Well done on completing 9 week program. I’m sorry to hear you’ve had shin splints. How have you recovered? I have exactly the same issue, I’ve completed Couch to 5K and now have shin splints. Any advice will be gladly received, as I’m feeling frustrated it’s hurting as I run!

[Vragtes Graduate in reply to Optimistic0]

It turns out it was a ligament that was sprained. It has taken 8 weeks of physios and before I could start running again. Just finished week 1 again. Took it slowly to avoid further injury. Touch wood, apart from a little discomfort (2/10 on the pain scale) no pain. Slowly slowly.

Update 30/4/21-just completed week 3 with some ease and no real pain. A little stiffness in the evening and ankle aches in bed. I thought that it would be painful when I actually ran but it there has been no pain. So week 4 next!