W3R1

[Jax-1]

Just got back from W3R1 and noticed my left calf muscles aching as I run, podcast says to hit the ground with the heel first, am I doing something wrong?

[Neverrunbefore64 Graduate]

I just finished W3R2. My bottom feels it. Calf muscles seem ok. Still loving it.

[JB173]

My calf muscles have given me hell but it's definitely slowing down & stretching before & after that has helped me. Rest days are so important too & stretch every day. Just completed Wk3R3 with no calf pain. Also the right trainers, definitely worth going to a running shop that offer gait analysis & they'll give you advice on your running style. Good luck!

[Jax-1 Graduate]

Thank you for your advice

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

No... you run, how you run and how it feels comfortable for you..just like the way you breathe.

Try landing every lightly.. tricky I know..but.. I call it kissing the ground with your feet.

Then.. a really good warm up, stretching after every run... rolling the calf muscles to unknot the knots, and exercises too... try these for starters

runnersworld.com/start-runn...

[Jax-1 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Ty x

[Jax-1 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks for that advice, I ran tonight and did what felt comfortable to me and guess what, calf muscles don't hurt! 😀

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Jax-1]

Brilliant

[LauraTurtle Graduate]

I have really suffered with my calf muscles over the last few weeks but I’ve finally cracked it I think!

I’m on wk 6 now and I found stretching after a run and holding each stretch for 30 seconds as well as stretching as often as you can during the day, even on your rest days really helps!

I also brought a foam roller for my calf muscles and I also wear compression socks now for extra support!

All of this has really helped and although I still get a slight tightness, it’s bearable compared to a week or so ago where i was in agony!

Good luck and I hope you get some relief from the suggestions on here x

[Jax-1 Graduate in reply to LauraTurtle]

Ooh I've never heard of a foam roller and compression socks, lots to learn! Ty 😀

[LauraTurtle Graduate in reply to Jax-1]

Ha neither has I until

Last week and they are really good! I’d recommend!!

[Jax-1 Graduate in reply to LauraTurtle]

I've got a lint roller though!