Beginner runner (C25K) - question about pain

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  • lokihen
    lokihen Posts: 382 Member
    I'm overly cautious, but because of my fear of injury, I'm only running twice a week. I'm still seeing steady progress and no problems with my troublesome joints. Stretching has helped with post-run pain immensely.
  • BrookeRunningMom
    BrookeRunningMom Posts: 156 Member
    I was very sore when I started running to. Dont go to fast while running nice jogging pace, and stretch :) good job !
  • leebirm
    leebirm Posts: 95 Member
    ok just completed W2D1

    much better, I feel like this one is pushing me a little bit more which is what I wanted, the pain in my foot seems to have completely gone, my knee felt a bit sore but nothing too bad at all.

    I have got to invest in some better trainers though, I went to but a pair yesterday, I asked for 5 different pairs in size 12 or 13, it appears that the largest size that sports direct goes up to is size 11, I was fuming when I left the shop.

    Ah well, bring on W2D2
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    leebirm wrote: »
    ok just completed W2D1

    much better, I feel like this one is pushing me a little bit more which is what I wanted, the pain in my foot seems to have completely gone, my knee felt a bit sore but nothing too bad at all.

    I have got to invest in some better trainers though, I went to but a pair yesterday, I asked for 5 different pairs in size 12 or 13, it appears that the largest size that sports direct goes up to is size 11, I was fuming when I left the shop.

    Ah well, bring on W2D2

    Go to a proper running shop
  • leebirm
    leebirm Posts: 95 Member
    I've got to be honest I don't think that there are many shops in my area other than JD and sports direct, there is an adidas shop but they are too expensive.
  • MeanderingMammal
    MeanderingMammal Posts: 7,866 Member
    Fwiw I'm not wedded to the idea of gait analysis. It has a place but if generally suggest waiting until a running form has established before trying it.

    Given your weight the Brooks Beast, Saucing Hurricane or similar would be good options.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    MeanderingMammal wrote: »
    Fwiw I'm not wedded to the idea of gait analysis. It has a place but if generally suggest waiting until a running form has established before trying it.

    Given your weight the Brooks Beast, Saucing Hurricane or similar would be good options.

    a proper running shop is more likely to carry more sizes.

    or look online OP... just check out the returns policy.
  • stanmann571
    stanmann571 Posts: 5,727 Member
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    MeanderingMammal wrote: »
    Fwiw I'm not wedded to the idea of gait analysis. It has a place but if generally suggest waiting until a running form has established before trying it.

    Given your weight the Brooks Beast, Saucing Hurricane or similar would be good options.

    a proper running shop is more likely to carry more sizes.

    or look online OP... just check out the returns policy.

    Totally worth going at least once every other year(18-24 months) even if it's over an hour... make it a day trip if necessary.

    Good shoes will change your life.
  • bigmanatee
    bigmanatee Posts: 65 Member
    Don't give up! Read Bingham's book the courage to start. Also the walk run method by Galloway is an amazing concept. The walk run method is supported by science to reduce injuries. Make sure you have proper footwear. Good Luck!
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    bigmanatee wrote: »
    Don't give up! Read Bingham's book the courage to start. Also the walk run method by Galloway is an amazing concept. The walk run method is supported by science to reduce injuries. Make sure you have proper footwear. Good Luck!

    OP is using C25K, which is walk/run intervals
  • MeanderingMammal
    MeanderingMammal Posts: 7,866 Member
    leebirm wrote: »
    I've got to be honest I don't think that there are many shops in my area other than JD and sports direct, there is an adidas shop but they are too expensive.

    http://www.upandrunning.co.uk/birmingham
    https://www.runnersneed.com/stores/birmingham.html
    https://www.suttonrunner.com/shop/

    The reason I'm not sold on gait analysis, particularly as a new runner, is that your gait will change fairly quickly as you get used to running, and as you lose weight.

    Personally I started in strong motion control shoes, but now tend to use neutral, minimal cushioning, low heel-toe drop for preference.
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