I've tried C25k 4-5 times already. What would you do for the next shot?

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TL;DR: I've got a bad balance but I want to run 5k. How can I make it to the end despite this?

So yeah, how did we get here?

I've had several attempts at Couch to 5k (c25k), and they mostly stranded for different reasons. The (or a?) thing is I have an acquired brain injury from 3 surgeries, and that makes my balance... below average. It's not that I have a wheelchair, crutches or special footwear. I'm just more clumsy. I stumble more. And I don't always walk as straight as I'd like. Especially when tired.
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And I know from the past few times that with time my shins get painful and sensitive. Both while a singular run progresses, but also when I get further into the c25k schedule. I don't know if that's shin splints or something else, but I do know that that's a bigger limiting factor than my stamina. (Even though I can be absolutely and extremely tired after a run. I like to push myself and that's fine.)

What I have done already

Now what?

I'm in doubt what thing or things I should do.

How would you approach building towards a 5K when your joints and muscles are the biggest challenge?

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