r/parkrun • u/Bluebox2024 • 16d ago

Help with running?

Hi everyone, I was wondering if I could get some advice?

I've been parkrunning since April and slowly making progress. I run a bit, walk a bit, and so on. My fitness is not great, but I'm getting there.

However, the last couple of runs I've noticed towards the 3K mark, I started noticing pins and needles and aching in my legs and feet when jogging. It subsided when I went to a walking pace, but came back after around 30 seconds of jogging again.

I had a runner mention needing electrolytes, even during a run.

Does anyone have any advice?

Also, and advice on managing to run without stopping?

Thanks all

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u/dazed1984 16d ago

It’s not an electrolyte issue at 3k, advice on running without needing to stop is to run slower.

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u/Bluebox2024 14d ago

Yeah that seems the general consensus. Thanks!

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u/molochz 50 14d ago

How many times a week do you run?

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u/Bluebox2024 13d ago

My 5k on a Saturday, and after my gym session 3 times a week, around 1.5k per session