Running trainers

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Was so chuffed with myself for completing C25k and then running every night. Comfortable with 5-6k and not not getting out of breath. And most of all- enjoying it! But...I've ended up really hurting my leg. Sort of starts at the groin and goes down my thigh. So annoyed. As soon as I run the leg completely cramps. I'm wondering if better trainers might help and just gently rebuilding. Any advice on trainers? Don't want to spend a million pounds but think this might help to literally get me back on track!

Might be a footwear issue, might be a strength issue, might be too much volume.... might be several things, would recommend seeing a sports physio for further advice and support. A running shop with gait analysis would be able to advice on best shoes for you, if that's the issue. Good luck and well done on the great progress!

First - oh no o hate it when that happens, it's so frustrating

Then - injury needs rest

Then perhaps a physio to see what is wrong and get you t do stuff to help it recover and prevent further injury - a lot of nhs surgeries let you self refer these days if private isn't an option

As a general thought for the future I find I need a mixture of running , strength work and yoga to minimise injury risk

I'd see a physio if I were you.

It sounds like you've done something to your adductor.

I wouldn't go to a physio. I'd rest until the pain has gone. Work on your core muscles.

Go to a specialist running shop and get your gait analysed. They will recommend running shoes.

Rest until it settles and gently build back up over a week or two.

Do not run every day. 5-6km daily is a large volume for a beginner- it's nearly a marathon distance (42k) per week! Run every other day and do a short strength (body weight/ yoga/ weights) on some of the rest days.

Experienced runners can carry off running streaks, but they tend to split an existing load across more days and have some days as "active rest" and gently run a minimal distance such as a mile a few times per week. New runners tend to lack the nuance of speed to manage harder runs vs easy runs and it's a skill that takes time to develop. CV fitness to start running adapts quickly, quicker than the body's muscles, ligaments, tendons etc.

Trainers tend to last 300-500mi depending on terrain, gait, weight and intensity of use. If you've started in an old pair then they may be partially worn/ degraded from the beginning, or not an ideal fit for your running gait.

Resting and reducing volume is the priority though.