First Half Marathon

[Jamesa87]

Hi all

So I completed my first half marathon on Sunday in 2.00.52.

When I started running in January i had supportive shoes for my pronation.

I recently transitioned to trial shoes which are netrual and from a gait analysis I was told they were seeing the same minimal pronation with both sets of shoes.

The question I have is that my legs have been quite sort since but I dont know if it's just sore calfs or my Achilles. Is there a way to tell the difference?

Keen to get back out tomorow but dont want to risk a Achilles injury

Thanks

[SlowLoris]

Calf is soft and higher up. Achilles is hard and lower down. Where does it hurt?

Congratulations on the HM. Good time too. Take it easy for a few days after that.

[Jamesa87 Graduate10 in reply to SlowLoris]

Hi

It is definitely higher up I can feel most if I lift my toes.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10]

Fantastic first HM time... many congratulations.

As with SlowLoris as to which bit is hurting.

First run back needs to be short, gentle and slow... which will aid recovery. If there’s any sharp pain then don’t run... if it’s just an ache a recovery run as described will get more blood flowing to the area, bringing with it the required nutrients to speed recovery up. A brisk walk would do the same job if you’re not 100% about running.

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Congratulations on your 1st half marathon, all within a year of starting - impressed 👍🙆‍♀️

[alisonx Graduate10]

Congratulations on your 1st HM! Fantastic achievement and time

You could just have sore calfs after running that distance, so as others have said, a short recovery run and some gentle stretching.

[Realfoodieclub Graduate10]

How long is it since you changed your shoes? There will be a transition period as the muscles slightly adjust. Great time and accomplishment on your HM. Rfc x