gymmom105’s BodyBlog

I started running about 5 wks. ago. Mostly I run on the treadmill but a couple times a week I run outside on the blacktop which is very hard for me. My right leg has started hurting and the past week it’s been getting worse. Monday I did my first double run… 3.1 miles in morning and then the 3.1 miles in the evening. Tues. I rested and yesterday I did a 5k on the treadmill again. Today the leg is really aching. It feels like the bone is aching between my knee and ankle. Is this normal for a new runner? I am thinking of not running today. It hurts more and I am limping more. I am afraid if it gets much worse I won’t be able to walk on it. It’s especially hard when I get out of bed or have been sitting. Stretching seemed to soothe it a little yesterday but it’s really sore again today. Do any runners have any suggestions for me? I am trying to loose about 20 more pounds and I really need the cardio. My first 5k is in a little over 2 wks. and I really want to do it, even if I don’t do it fast. Should I keep trying to run everyday or cut back to every other day? Is doing other types of cardio helpful? I tried taking a pain reliever before I ran yesterday but I could still feel the soreness in the leg while I ran. I was limping on it slightly afterwards while I did my weights. Any info would be appreciated. Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!