Just finished week 7. First time I haven't had calf pain where I have had to switch to landing on my heels. With the earlier runs I ran in silence but now I find audiobooks or radio documentaries really help stop me getting impatient for the end.
Pain free - first time: Just finished week... - Couch to 5K
Pain free - first time
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Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress.
This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5... and includes advice that landing on your heels is the least desirable form of footstrike, as it causes more impact stresses.
Enjoy your journey.
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