I tried running for maybe the second time today and I could run barely a mile without getting really bad pain in my lower back. I don't know if this was muscular or not but I had to keep stopping because it got so sore. Then I started getting pain in the bottom of my legs, my ankles and the arches of my feet.
My trainer thinks I'm not pushing myself hard enough which is frustrating because I really am trying, I'm just THAT bad!
Don't know if this makes any difference but I'm large-framed, weigh 159lbs, and have size 3.5 feet (with medium to high arches).
I don't really want to give up on trying to run even though I don't appear to be a natural.
Thanks
- Lu
x
Turn on thread page Beta
-
Lucia.
- Follow
- 42 followers
- 14 badges
- Send a private message to Lucia.
- Thread Starter
Offline14ReputationRep:- Follow
- 1
- 14-03-2013 21:56
Last edited by Lucia.; 14-03-2013 at 22:19. -
Tiger Rag
- Follow
- 138 followers
- 22 badges
- Send a private message to Tiger Rag
- Very Important Poster
Offline22ReputationRep:Very Important Poster- Follow
- 2
- 14-03-2013 21:59
You might be doing too much too soon.
-
Lucia.
- Follow
- 42 followers
- 14 badges
- Send a private message to Lucia.
- Thread Starter
Offline14ReputationRep:- Follow
- 3
- 14-03-2013 22:35
Maybe you're right although that was actually only the second run I've ever been on. Thing is my trainer thinks I'm being lazy and wants me to push myself more but I really have to stop when my back gets super painful and because of the ankles. I'm about to start trying to run for half an hour every day so I don't think I'm running too much.
Going to buy running shoes this weekend and maybe see an osteopath just to check whether there's anything up with my back or feet. -
- Follow
- 4
- 14-03-2013 22:51
As above, it could be too much too soon. Also, maybe try different trainers? I have found that I sometimes get lower back pain when I wear certain shoes.
Posted from TSR Mobile -
- Follow
- 5
- 14-03-2013 22:54
Do you know where I can buy affordable running shoes? < £30?
-
Balloon Baboon
- Follow
- 18 followers
- 17 badges
- Send a private message to Balloon Baboon
Offline17ReputationRep:- Follow
- 6
- 15-03-2013 07:24
You must invest in a good pair of running shoes and socks. £50 will get you a good starter pair.
An other must is to stretch on AND off, properly - at least 5 minutes. If you don't, as a new runner, you'll pick up injuries pretty fast.
My advise would be to slow down. You should be able to talk easily whilst you're running if you can't you're more than likely going too fast, especially as a new runner. -
Your trainer shouldn't be pushing you on your second run! It takes time.
If you feel the pain again, try walking for a minute and then slowly picking up to jogging speeds. But remember running is not an other night thing, it takes time to get your system use to working out like that.
This was posted from The Student Room's iPhone/iPad App -
- Follow
- 7
- 15-03-2013 07:28
I second Lee R. Start fast walk after feeling that you cannot run anymore. Then start running again. Your heart will not be overloaded.
-
- Follow
- 8
- 15-03-2013 11:14
(Original post by zerm)
Do you know where I can buy affordable running shoes? < £30?
I would recommend against buying cheaper shoes, especially if you are planning on doing lots of running. -
Balloon Baboon
- Follow
- 18 followers
- 17 badges
- Send a private message to Balloon Baboon
Offline17ReputationRep:- Follow
- 9
- 15-03-2013 18:25
Agreed. A good pair will last you a good 6 months pending on how much you run and on what terrain.
This was posted from The Student Room's iPhone/iPad App -
Lucia.
- Follow
- 42 followers
- 14 badges
- Send a private message to Lucia.
- Thread Starter
Offline14ReputationRep:- Follow
- 10
- 16-03-2013 23:15
Thank you guys! I got a new pair of shoes today. They had me run on a treadmill in the shop to see my running pattern. I seem to run with my feet pointing outwards for some reason
. The shoes are super comfy and it was so much easier to run in them.
Going to try a run tomorrow and hope it's a bit easier.
Thanks for your advice everyone!
Just one question though, Lee. You said something about running socks. Have to confess my ignorance but in what way do running socks make a difference? I may go and buy some.
Reply
Submit reply
Turn on thread page Beta
Related discussions:
- Serious help needed. Thin yet chubby? WTF
- RE-Training for Army, diet suggestions needed.
- First time going to gym advice
- Complete Beginner, strength training
- So difficult finding a good quality beginner guitar
- The Running Thread Mk II
- Thinking of joining the gym - need advice
- 10kg in 6 weeks
- TSR Web Legend - The best running blog everrrr
- Interrailing/Eurailing Advice Superthread (IMPORTANT: FAQ ...
TSR Support Team
We have a brilliant team of more than 60 Support Team members looking after discussions on The Student Room, helping to make it a fun, safe and useful place to hang out.
This forum is supported by:
Updated: March 16, 2013
Share this discussion:
Tweet