jdawson002 Member

horny!

yes

Don't just jump on the treadmill and go as far as you can.....this is what I did and now injured my knee. When I'm healed, I will definitely be following the sensible C25K plan

I would suggest using an elliptical to begin with. Its easier on the joints and will help increase your fitness level.

of course!

Just done a quick google search (not the best method I know) but it seems Illiotibial Band Syndrome injuries are more on the outside of the leg? Mine is definitely inner to middle leg just below knee cap.

I'm going to be starting the C25K again after my current knee injury gets better. I stupidly went too fast too soon and now I'm paying the price :confused:

yes I was stupidly pushing myself too much too soon. As soon as I noticed the discomfort I stopped running. I have heard about foam rolling.....I will give this a go

Thank you for the reply. Most of my running is on a treadmill but looking to start running on the street so need a shoe suitable for both! I don't run far.....in fact I've just recently run my first 5K!!

yes the trainers will just be for treadmill and outdoor running. really don't want to get the wrong kind so that I injure myself!

thanks everyone. its really frustrating as my body doesn't feel tired and wants to keep on running but my legs have other ideas!

thank you rainbowbow. this movement causes no pain....it tends to be when I stand and is slightly below the knee.

As others have said, stick to 3 days. I pushed myself too hard and fast and ended up quitting due to injury.

The elliptical was my chosen machine when I first started the gym a few months ago. Like you, I could not stay on it for very long even with no resistance. Just keep on at it and you will eventually reach that 5 minute, 10 minute etc goal. I now do 30 minutes on a high resistance.

my endurance told me to keep going as I didn't find myself struggling but obviously my leg had other ideas!! definitely taking it slow from now on....gutted I can't go to the gym for a few days or so.

and before anyone says....yes I feel like an idiot for injuring myself!!

thanks for your support everyone. I broke the number 1 rule last night and pushed myself too hard. I managed 2.6 miles in 27 minutes but today my right ankle and knee are killing me......you live and learn I guess!!

yes that's correct

Westward Ho! beach in North Devon (UK)

thoughtful

sure

There's people of all shapes, sizes and fitness levels in any gym. The hardest part is going for the first time but once your there you'll realise nobody will be looking at you and doing their own thing.

yes its just my right leg....my left is absolutely fine

Thanks everyone for your advice. Even though I thought I was running slow I guess I should slow down more.....I'm just eager to hit that 3.1 mile (5k) milestone!!

Thanks. I didn't feel I was pushing myself but i guess I will have to slow down further. Some advice on the best before and after stretches would be ideal

I'm very new to running however I've been running at a comfortable pace as advised on this forum. Never had pain after exercise before

I've just starting running too and found after the first time I had terrible aches and pains. Now I do a 5 minute brisk walk before running and a 3 minute walk afterwards to cool down. Now I don't suffer from any aches and pains (apart from one on the front of my shin strangely)!

I would of thought it would be more than 200 if your spending an hour on there.

So last night I decided to slow it down slightly. Instead of 1.5 miles I done 2.05 miles in just under 21 minutes.....I never thought I would have been able to run that far!!

results are currently unconfirmed......normally I'm asked to leave the building!!