Painful . Help

[doggytail]

Run 4 of NRC listening to coach Bennett got my 35mins in but the last 2 minutes Ouch the back of my calves was really hurting. I walked for 15 minutes to ease the pain which eventually did ho into just a dull ache.

When I did my 3 10k s🏃‍♀️

it didnt hurt so what have I done wrong? I did my dynamic stretches before I set off, then went into the gym to do some weights then stretched when I finished. Should I have stretched before doing my weights??🏋️‍♂️

Should I have a break I dont want to ruin what I've done in the last 6 months

Advice would be appreciated

[Beatlesforever Graduate10]

I'm no expert but there are many reasons why you may feel pain. Overworking your muscles is one of them. It won't hurt to have a bit of a longer break between runs just to give your calves some more time to recover. It probably won't hurt to stretch between running and weights. Hope your legs feel better soon 👍

[Hidden]

Hi doggytail, I have a similar issue which I am putting down to overwork. The NRC programme is working me harder than when I take myself out for a run.

I am going to have at least 2 days rest after a tough NRC workout and see how that goes.

Its also the reason I purchased that foam roller device 🤬🤬😀😀

[doggytail Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

2 days fir me too I think

[Hedgehogs123 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Hiya, would you mind if I asked where you got your form roller from and are there various sizes and how did you know which one to get? I keep reading about foam rollers but never actually tried them.😀🏃‍♀️

[Hidden in reply to Hedgehogs123]

I ordered it from Argos click and collect. I got the blue one which is medium firm I think. It is fine for me and I'm around 15 stone (muscle🤣🤣). I didn't fancy the one which looks like an attachment in the farming industry 😳

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

For info, here my foam roller galore: healthunlocked.com/strength...

🤣

[Hedgehogs123 Graduate10 in reply to CBDB]

thank you, I've been thinking about getting one for a while, so need to ensure I will definitely use. 😁🏃‍♀️

[Hedgehogs123 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

blimey, sounds like a torture tool!!🤣🏃‍♀️

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

Have you done more walking than usual or worn different height shoes for every day? I only ask because I once had very tight calves and eventually worked out it was because I’d worn mule things in the garden and I wasn’t used to them.

Use a foam roller or roll a tennis ball under your calves. You can even massage them yourself successfully.

[doggytail Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

Thank you will try that and no to the shoes