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After putting the idea on the shelf almost 3 years ago, I finally started the Couch to 5k running program. I'm fully motivated, I WANT to do this, I believe I CAN do this, but my body is rebelling.
I need to know the difference between 'normal because I'm just starting' pain and 'get thee to a doctor' pain.
The first run day went as I expected - heart rate through the roof, sucking wind, but my physical self held up.
The next day I had some pain in my right ankle and later that day in my right hip, but didn't think much of it.
By the third day, which would be my Day 2 of running, everything was better at work. But then, just during my warm-up walk the pain started - right hip, right shin, right ankle. Left leg fine.
I still ran (alternated jogging/walking per the program actually, but had to tweak it because it hurt too much) - which was probably stupid, but I thought it might work itself out. I wanted to lie down on the sidewalk and cry. By the time I got out of the shower I could barely walk.
So, what's the deal? I find it odd that it's all in my right leg. Is it something in my stride? Is it normal? Will it get better? Would it even do any good to go to my family doc? Just seems silly "Um, my leg hurts."
I'm just so incredibly frustrated. I'm finally ready to work on this. Part of me feels like this is my only hope for losing weight.
(I mean, seriously, how much of an Epic Fail is it if your body collapses under the weight of a program that starts from the FREAKIN' COUCH!)
I need to know the difference between 'normal because I'm just starting' pain and 'get thee to a doctor' pain.
The first run day went as I expected - heart rate through the roof, sucking wind, but my physical self held up.
The next day I had some pain in my right ankle and later that day in my right hip, but didn't think much of it.
By the third day, which would be my Day 2 of running, everything was better at work. But then, just during my warm-up walk the pain started - right hip, right shin, right ankle. Left leg fine.
I still ran (alternated jogging/walking per the program actually, but had to tweak it because it hurt too much) - which was probably stupid, but I thought it might work itself out. I wanted to lie down on the sidewalk and cry. By the time I got out of the shower I could barely walk.
So, what's the deal? I find it odd that it's all in my right leg. Is it something in my stride? Is it normal? Will it get better? Would it even do any good to go to my family doc? Just seems silly "Um, my leg hurts."
I'm just so incredibly frustrated. I'm finally ready to work on this. Part of me feels like this is my only hope for losing weight.
(I mean, seriously, how much of an Epic Fail is it if your body collapses under the weight of a program that starts from the FREAKIN' COUCH!)