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My calf musel burning

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Hi just started c 215k on wk 3 day 1 finding it hard my calf musel burn like mad at advice

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It might help to make sure you do lots of calf stretching after each run. They can get really tight if they're not used to running - I had the same thing when I started. If you make sure you're stretching well you should find they gradually stop hurting as you progress.

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and stretch beforehand - has helped me a lot with shin and calf pain

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