Running injury?

Take a break and allow your body time to recover. I know it is tough when you want to keep going but rest is very important.

Once your hip heals, don't be afraid to slow down. If you reached week 8 and you hurt when you run, you are probably going too fast. Slow down and repeat a week or 2 if you must.

Believe me, it is much more fun to run when nothing hurts.

Good luck.

Lactic acid is a natural occurance due to our anaerobic system going a bit faster than our aerobic system to make up for our energy debt. I am not sure what you mean, "lactic acid gets collected at the back of my legs the minute I start jogging". Based upon what? And even if you were, it's not a big deal. Understand the science. There is a lot of myth based upon old understanding of "lactic acid".

How lactic acid really works: The science of fatigue and lactate
http://runnersconnect.net/running-training-articles/science-of-lactic-acid/

The Three Energy Systems Used in Running
http://runnersconnect.net/running-nutrition-articles/energy-systems-running/


I believe the pain you are experiencing is due to not giving yourself enough rest. You should have at least one day of rest after each day you run. You have to slowly build up your running to make sure your physical system (muscles, ligaments, tendons, bones, ect) gets adapted to running the amount of volume you are now doing.

If you are following C25K, they should have rest days built in. Are you following them?
@dewd2 is correct. Take your time. Don't over do it. Don't go out too fast. Take rest days.

The speed you want to run is "conversational". That means you should be able to hold a conversation as you are running. If you can barely speak 2 or 3 words out loud without the worry of gasping for breath, then you are running way too fast.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veAQ73OJdwY

Make sure your stretching.....ALOT after you run and on rest days. Like for 30minutes+. Especially hip flexor stretches. Youtube has lots of great videos...stretching for runners or yoga for runners.

My go to yoga routine for Hips and hamstrings.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tmzfot_6HcE

My go to for calves and shins:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lc3haRNn-5I

msf74 wrote: »

PeachesNcreamgal wrote: »

But lactic acid gets collected at the back of my legs the minute I start jogging.

Where exactly is the pain in the back of your legs - the hamstring, back of the knees, calves or near the heel? I highly doubt the cause of the pain is lactic acid.

Is it a dull ache or a sharp pain?

The most obvious solution is to take some time off to rest, take some anti-inflammatory medicine and work on your stretching / foam rolling. Many runners have over tight calves and hamstrings.

In the long term also look at specific strength building exercises for your calves and glutes especially if you are mostly sedentary (having a desk job for example.)

Yes, exactly what I was thinking. Sounds like there's soft tissue that is not recovering fully in between runs - perhaps even a long-term injury.

dewd2 wrote: »

PeachesNcreamgal wrote: »

Thanks everyone for the great advice! Those who are asking where exactly is the pain. I feel it at the back of my knees and calves. Its a very sharp pain. I tell myself to soldier on

Sharp pain = bad pain and injury. Do not try to run through it. Better to rest now then visit the doctor/therapist later.

I don't know ... very sharp pain that she's been running through would make me think she might need to visit a doc now. I've not had much personal experience with running injuries, though so I defer to those who are more familiar with that type of pain.

PeachesNcreamgal wrote: »

Thanks everyone for the great advice! Those who are asking where exactly is the pain. I feel it at the back of my knees and calves. Its a very sharp pain. I tell myself to soldier on

No. Sharp pain is not normal and you do not ignore it. Stop exercising completely (meaning exercises that affect this area obviously) and if it does not improve after a few days of rest, time to talk to a dr.