OMG the pain!!! Why me... oh... the humanity!!! HELP!!
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Randyamc
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Sooo, I need robot legs! Yup that would fix it! Until then….
Today I finished W2D2 and my legs hurt so badly. Almost feels like the pain is in my bones. I don’t know really. So, I started off, felt it a little bit in my shins so I slowed down. Then during each running portion the pain seemed to get worse, hitting my knees then thighs and partially my hips. That’s being said W2D1 went 100% fine, so I have no idea what I did differently. I do stretch before and after. I’m at a loss, hopefully I fair better on Saturday. (W2D3) If anyone has any ideas or advice I’m wide open. Maybe more stretching? I guess I should note that I jog on concrete paths, no there is not a softer surface available to me. I also wear a pretty decent pair of running shoes (Asics GT-2170) and again hadn’t had this problem before today. Weird!!
Today I finished W2D2 and my legs hurt so badly. Almost feels like the pain is in my bones. I don’t know really. So, I started off, felt it a little bit in my shins so I slowed down. Then during each running portion the pain seemed to get worse, hitting my knees then thighs and partially my hips. That’s being said W2D1 went 100% fine, so I have no idea what I did differently. I do stretch before and after. I’m at a loss, hopefully I fair better on Saturday. (W2D3) If anyone has any ideas or advice I’m wide open. Maybe more stretching? I guess I should note that I jog on concrete paths, no there is not a softer surface available to me. I also wear a pretty decent pair of running shoes (Asics GT-2170) and again hadn’t had this problem before today. Weird!!
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sounds like shin splints, i think...i heard it can radiate up your thighs. Im no doctor though. Sounds like if it happens again next run you might need some extra time off. Definitely ice your shins afterwards.0
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Were you fitted for your Asics ? I used to suffer with shin pain when I first started running and ended up going to a specialist running store where I was videod running on a treadmill, I thought I had decent running shoes but looking at the video you could see my feet were pronating
I tried out a few different types of trainners which had arch support, on the treadmill and eventually settled with a pair of brookes Vapour9
It completley eliminated my shin pain, but I never had pain in my thighs only the outer part of my shin0 -
I would have to agree that it sounds like you're getting shin splints. I would certainly take it a little easier if you do go back to the c25k program before taking a rest. Maybe slow your pace down a little and stretch for a minimal of 5-7 minutes before and after. It is only my advice, however you are entitled to do what you wish.0
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How do your feet land when you run? Do you land on your heel or do you run on your toes? Have you tried making sure you're landing mid foot? When I first started, I was a bad heel runner. My quads burned for DAYS after my first run. Someone here at work told me 2 things....1) make sure you're landing mid foot and 2) shorten your stride. The shortening my stride has been the huge help for me. When I run, I kinda pretend my legs pivot from the knees only and it keeps my stride shorter, which in turn saves my legs.0
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Thanks guys!!! I'm going to take it a little easier next time (Saturday) and see how I feel. Surprisingly my legs don't hurt today, I’m a little sore but no actual pain like the shin splints I got in the very beginning. Yes, my ultimate goal is to be a midfoot runner but just trying it out; I see it's going to be quite the learning curve. Thanks again, you guys are awesome!!!0
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It would serve you best if you practice and learn the correct form in the beginning stages. That way you won't have any bad habits to break and have to re-learn how to run. The learning curve really isn't bad at all. Learn a couple new things and implement them, then learn some more and keep adding until you feel comfortable. A lot of the issues people have with pain and injuries is due to poor form. They keep getting injured because they don't fix the underlying problem.0
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Not an expert. Saw a video on the web which provided the following info. Seems to be working for me so far. Have not had shin splints since starting c25k. I am currently in week 4...
- When running, don't stretch your leg out infront of you to lengthen your stride. This causes a heel strike. Keep your front foot under your frame which will moves the strike area towards the front of your foot. Shorten your stride if necessary.
- Keep your weight mostly over your front foot. Lean slightly forward (1-2 degrees) from the ankles. This slight lean allows gravity to help move your weight forward thus saving the legs.0 -
This was on another thread when I first started and it helped me tremendously!
http://www.active.com/women/Articles/5-Elements-of-Chi-Running.htm0 -
Good Stuff!!! I'll work on correcting my technique! Thanks again!! Also, great article!0
