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Posted: 17/10/12 06:43:29 29

I am very new to running and on programme to get myself into it. I expect im to blameas i went running for 5 days on the trot on roads instead of every other day as it stated.

I have used my nike trainers which they say are for running but i didnt get them fitted just bought in a shop

As you suggest I'll rest up and ice / massage my legs. Fingers crossed it will pass in a few days. Thanks!!.

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Cowes Newbie

Posted: 15/10/12 13:20:03 03

After 5 days into starting running using a walk run walk plan I now have shin splints or I think I do. I've been running on road every time and now getting pains in the inside of both legs just below the knee.

Do I stop and rest up, if so for how long ? Or do I carry on every other day on grass and see if my body adapts?

Advice sorely needed please . Thanks

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Cowes Newbie

Posted: 14/10/12 08:20:19 19

So last night I clearly felt the affects of my actions with sore knees so resting today and tomorrow if needed.

To give myself more focus and a goal I've looked up and found a 10k run in Southampton in March. Does this sound a reasonable goal?

Thanks for the feedback, this site is great. So good to have people you can learn from, share your experiences and ask questions!

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Cowes Newbie

Posted: 13/10/12 14:52:30 30

Thanks Lottie - that makes perfect sense, will take your advice. It's like a light bulb moment coming back to the joy of running having not done it since school.

I clearly need to align my enthusiasm with my ability ha. Will keep u posted on progress.

One more question if I may, in the early phase should I stick to flat ground rather than slopes? Cheers mark

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Cowes Newbie

Posted: 13/10/12 14:27:05 05

I started running for the first time 1 week ago and i'm using an app (5K) to help me get up and running (excuse the pun). I've run the first 5days and skipped the first walk break as I'm keen. By the way, I've never run before and not been big on exercise, though only slightly overweight.

By the middle /end of my run I'm in line with the app as I'm out of breath and a little achy on the knees.

My questions are:

Is it ok to push the 'every other day' run to each day
Is it sensible to start skipping the initial walks
How can I improve my breathing
Should i take a drink

Thanks in advance for reading this

I'm really excited about learning to run and managing to run further each time, even if it is only a few 100 ft more

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