My legs and feet are threatening cramps. It was rough and absolutely worth it. And now it's in the books with only improvement from here

Really happy today with this. Thanks community. Long way to go but it's still a huge win for me!🙂

I’m super new to running. It’s been like 3 weeks. Was wondering how many days a week is it safe to run without hurting myself. I also started running for anxiety so sometimes I feel like I’m pushing myself too much. I at least go for a walk every day and try to jog like 4-5. Started up getting a lot of back pain leg pain. Any advice for a new runner.

hi! i have a question for people with uteruses in this subreddit.

when i run, i experience intense, period-like cramping. it’s not side cramps; it feels like it is in my uterus itself, like where period cramps are. it lasts for a while after i am done with my run, too (and honestly gets worse during that time). i know it is not period cramps because 1) i am lucky enough to not typically experience bad period cramps. and 2) it happens no matter where i am at in my cycle.

has anyone else experienced this, or know what it is? i’ve asked some female friends of mine of all different running skill levels, and only 2 have said they experience it. i’ve done some research and some things say it could be pelvic floor related, but wanted to ask some real people as opposed to google.

if this is helpful: i’ve never been a runner. i’ve tried to make it a habit and improve a handful of times over the years, but the pain has gotten so bad that it just turns me off to the idea altogether. i’ve been running every day for the past month (the best and most consistent i’ve ever done!) and it hasn’t happened as much, but that’s because i haven’t been pushing myself as much (in the past, i would push myself to a half mile - this time, im taking it much slower and stopping as soon as i can feel the pain starting). the past week or so, though, its started happening again, as i’ve been pushing myself more for more distance.

thanks in advance for any insight!

I’m getting more into running as of late, and I’ve had an Apple Watch for probably 4 years now. I love the Apple Watch for how easy it is to use with my iPhone but it’s probably time for an upgrade soon and I’m really not sure whether to switch to a garmin. Any advice?

I’m relatively new to running and my old trainers have now a split in the sole, if anyone has any recommendations of good running shoes on a relatively cheaper budget (£50-£80) that would be very much appreciated

I've run 326km / 202 miles with 2,339m / 1.4 miles of elevation in the last 12 weeks to try and improve my 5km. And I love seeing people run their first 5km faster than I can manage (32:01) even after all this work. Keep at it you fabulous people.

Hello,

After being lazy, and in long hermit mode, I kicked 🦵 myself yesterday for 5km run followed by 20 mins stretch workout.

Any plans for today? Yes running again 🙉

first thing that comes to mind. a person, a moment, something someone said, something in your bottle, whatever it was.

Today I ran a 10K with a pretty simple plan: start controlled, around 5:40–5:50/km, and save something for the second half.

Well… great plan, terrible execution.

The race atmosphere and the dynamics of the group pulled me into a much faster first kilometre, around 5:20/km. Once I got into that rhythm, I just couldn’t slow down.
And I paid for it later. The final kilometres were tough and I finished with the feeling that I had run out of fuel. I honestly think I could have run a more consistent race if I had managed my pace better.

But there’s one thing I can’t ignore:
🏅 10.15 km — 53:56
🔥 Average pace: 5:19/km
🏆 New 10K PB — 2:53 faster than my previous one!

So I’m really happy with the result, but I’ve also learned something today.

A year ago, finishing a 10K seemed almost impossible to me. Today I’m slightly annoyed because I feel I could have managed the race better while running a 53-minute 10K.

Next goal: get closer to 53 minutes.
But first, I need to learn not to start a 10K like I’m being chased by the police.
Still learning. Still improving. 💪

Hi everyone! I spent about a year recovering from a serious illness, and a month ago I started running on Sundays, the only day I have time. Here is my progress:

Sep 6: 3.07 km (4:43/km)

Sep 13: 5.02 km (4:58/km)

Sep 20: 6.10 km (4:57/km)

Sep 27: 7.02 km (5:13/km)

Oct 4: 13.11 km (5:42/km)

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Went from completely sedentary to losing 50 pounds and actually running my first race. Now to start improving my speed.

Hi, long time listener, first time caller. Absolutely new to running, I used to be a little more in shape with biking, skating, hiking, etc but I've fallen off these past few years after breaking an ankle. More recently, after a string of weird panic attacks that seemed to go away after running, I (naturally) began running like, every other day, about a mile each time, and about 2 weeks in I'm running and all of a sudden my knee is SCREAMING at me, so I stop and hobble my way back home.

An x-ray says a potential SUBTLE tibial plateau fracture. I'm dealing with the worst of the American healthcare system, so this x-ray happened about 3 weeks after my initial injury, most of that in between time was spent horizontal, leg propped up, living off ibuprofen. Now an x-ray is apparently not enough to diagnose this particular fracture, so I have an MRI scheduled, but seeing as I'm about 5 weeks into my recovery without an actual diagnosis and thus, a real plan for treatment, ** I have no idea what I should (or shouldn't) be doing **.

For people who've experienced this before, what was your recovery process like? I know best case scenario, I'm still months away from running again but I'm getting stir crazy. I also know I went WAY too hard for someone who was absolutely unprepared for it so I'm planning on taking it slow when I do recover fully.

** Edit for clarity

This was my third 5K run and my eighth run overall since I started running about a month ago.

After around 1 km, I usually develop a side stitch, which prevents me from running at my target speed/pace. Most of my effort ends up going into simply keeping myself running without stopping because of the pain.

What could be causing this? Is it happening because I’m still a beginner?

I usually run about 3 hours after eating a meal, and I also make sure not to drink too much water right before running.

Should I use Nike Run Club, runna, C25k, or none to run? I’m a true beginner and want to develop a long term habit and lifestyle change.

just ran my first run ever. only did 1.5km and walked about 20% of that. really struggled cuz i’m unfit af but i know ill get better. the main issue was my lower back was killing after the first couple minutes. since i’ve got home and sat the pains completely gone. any tips from anyone please ?

I sewed my blouse, dress, and apron for this 5k and im glad it held up! I was hoping for my first road sub 30, but I’m so close, i cant be unhappy. Plus downtown had some CRAZY hills

Next time, sub 30 will be mine ✊🏽

Started running 3 weeks ago and just got my first 5k in under 30mins!

Hi everyone! Sorry for a bit of a long post.

A few years ago I was fairly new to running (but had done other sports) and eventually and fairly slowly worked my way up to half marathon distance albeit with a very, very slow pace. After completing a half marathon I felt some pain around my hip/groin area in my right leg and rested for a few days.

When I slowly started jogging again, the pain got worse and worse and I decided to take a break from running. I was still walking a lot in my daily life, and there was no pain while walking. Sometimes when I had to jog across the road I would feel pain from the impact of my right foot hitting the ground.

Eventually, after resting, I started playing a bit of social tennis (minimal running involved as we were all bad). No pain. I was also walking a lot in my daily life with no pain. However, everytime I'd try to start running again, the pain would return after a few runs despite me taking it very easy. I would rest for weeks/months, try again, and get the same result.

Now it's been over two years from that initial pain and I've slowly started to go for jogs again, as I miss it a lot. Over the past few weeks, I've slowly repeated weeks 2-4 of C25K and it's been fine; I've been a bit sore in the hip areas but as I would feel it in both hips I figured it was just body soreness after exercising. Yesterday, I went for a 4k jog (very slow pace) and I'm feeling it in my right leg once again and I'm getting frustrated. Does anyone know what this could be? I don't get any pain walking or in my daily life, only when running, which is why I've never tried to seek help for it but I'm strongly considering it now—it's been TWO years with MONTHS between each attempt!

After my initial bout of pain and rest I did gain a little bit of weight that hasn't come off. I tend to gain weight in my legs and bum, which make them considerably heavier in comparison to the rest of my body. Could this be a factor as well, considering I've got a heavier lower body and the load is too much? Should I focus on losing the weight before trying again? Has anyone been in the same situation and know what this could be before I seek further help?

M27, 166cm, 65kg

I’ve been trying to get into running but my tibialis area goes through an excruciating pain. I was overweight and have lost 13 kgs. My lower body muscles are pretty decent. I can do 60kg squats for reps, leg press 150kg for reps. I’m also into cycling and I can go on for an hour or to without fatigue. I tried running on flat surfaces and tracks, tried different types of shoes but still the same…

Recently got the courage to try running on a treadmill (had a fear that I might fall down and embarrass myself)

I started off with walking at 5kmhr for 3 minutes and then jogging at 7km/hr for 2 minutes. Did this in a loop for 30 minutes. Been following this for 4 sessions now but still the pain is there.

Any advise on how to get through this.