Couch to 5K Question for Sara0147

EastSideBlonde

"If you have questions about your running form, feel free to ask.  i feel like a pro now that i just went through that hell.  running wrong REALLY hurts! "


Hey Sara - You posted on a thread that you have some tips - Help - I did week 1 twice and I was ok onto week 2 now and I am having shin pain - other then that i love the sweat i am getting from the walk/jog and dont want to stop!
Thanks!

entropicbeauty

The Getting in Shape board is also an excellent place to post this question - lots of the ladies there have done or are currently doing Couch to 5K.

bespalk

I know I'm not Sara0147, but I'm actually working through it too, and dumb question, but when you run, do you hit the ball or heel of your foot first?

EastSideBlonde

i used to be in marching band so i roll my feet heel toe - but i think i jog ball not sure

i am trying to pay attention as i run to see if i can changed something for a better result

Thanks anything will help - and i just feel uncomfortable on the other board... i prefer here ty

anna.oskar

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[QUOTE]i used to be in marching band so i roll my feet heel toe - but i think i jog ball not sure i am trying to pay attention as i run to see if i can changed something for a better result Thanks anything will help - and i just feel uncomfortable on the other board... i prefer here ty
Posted by EastSideBlonde[/QUOTE]

<div>Aww. Don't feel uncomfortable!  We don't bite over on the GIS board.</div><div>
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</div><div>Much.</div><div>
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</div><div>How are your shoes?  Some of the ladies on the gIs board who have had running/workout pain have had great success (myself included) with getting properly fit for shoes at a running store.  Everyone's foot can be different and add that to individual stride, weight, pronation... you might benefit from it.</div><div>
</div><div>If that's not it: </div><div>
</div><div>*Get a foam roller.  They're great as a pre and post massage aid that's really helped my muscle recovery.
*make sure you're not leaning forward too much when you run</div><div>*When in pain pre-run.. just don't.  It's not worth hurting yourself more.  If you're not sure whether it's just burn or pain, err on the side of caution please.</div><div>*post workout pain can benefit from icing the leg while elevating.</div><div>*I have a pair of calf compression sleeves that really seem to help me when my muscles are not up to snuff or trying to torture me with shin splints.  just an idea.</div><div>
</div><div>Good Luck!</div>

EastSideBlonde

Thanks a bunch... i am going to need a trip to a real shoe store it as so bad the other morning i was crying on the treadmill