Week 8 issues

[shosh524]

I'm struggling with week 8 of the C25k.  I managed week 7 okay and finished all the rights, albeit slowly, but I've tried twice now to start week 8 and have been foiled by shin splints and Achilles tendon issues which I had hoped were taken care of.  The 5k I hope to run is a month from today and I'm concerned I won't make it if I get stuck now.  Suggestions?

[djplong]

How long have you been in those shoes?  Admittedly there could be a lot of things aggravating your physical symptoms but that one came to mind.

 

Also, if you're in pain, ease off.  Perhaps you can still do the 5K but do it as a run/walk (I do 4/1 intervals when I'm training - and that's what I'll be going back to when this hip injury heals - I just don't know how many I will be able to do at first)

[shosh524]

I got the shoes when I started the C25k, so since January (I took a week off here and there because I got sick). I backed down to 2 10 minute runs and that went okay, but I haven't yet gone back to where I was 25 or even 22 minute runs.  I skipped yesterday's run and I'm going to try a 15 minute run tomorrow and see how that goes.

[KellyAnn]

Keep it up! You can do it!!

[alir.smith]

I know so many people say this, but slow down.  It doesn't matter if you run fast or slow, as long as you're moving you're doing it.  I still don't have a 10 minute pace and today is my last day of week 8.  Keep the pace low, and most importantly, start with a slow pace.  I noticed until I started using a BPM music app that I was starting fast, burning myself out, and then had a hard time finishing.  If you try to start slow and stay slow, you should have an easier time.  Most importantly, don't give up.  Running is such a mental game with yourself.  Good luck!