Beginning Week Two- Aches and Pains :-/ - Couch to 5K

Couch to 5K

132,413 members158,564 posts

Beginning Week Two- Aches and Pains :-/

Darkdreamer6 profile image
5 Replies

Thankyou all for your advice and support in my introduction post!

I completed Week One last Thursday and wanted to take a couple of days rest as every part of my legs ached like mad after that session (I did do a lot more walking after I completed it) and they continued to do so even up to today - I expected as much, as I'm not used to this much exercise, but was hoping they'd feel better by today rather than still twinging a bit.

Nevertheless, I put my new shoes on and started Week Two. The extra 30 seconds added to each run didn't seem so bad, but my legs just hated today. My calves burned continuously, my knees twinged and, by the time I greeted the swans on the canal that tend to mark the end of my session depending on where they are, I was all but crying :-(

I've stopped in a nearby favourite pub for a cheeky pint and a rest before I return home - just can't face walking anymore right now...

Just wondered how long others have found it takes before their calves stop aching and burning while running?

B.

Written by
Darkdreamer6 profile image
Darkdreamer6
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
5 Replies
Runwithbob profile image
Runwithbob

Ive started wearing compression sleeves on my calves .

I find them really good

Leave them on for a couple of hours then a warm shower

Foam rolling ...google it , might help

Darkdreamer6 profile image
Darkdreamer6 in reply to Runwithbob

Thanks Bob- I'll look into that! Anything to help!

Hi Darkdreamer6

I do a lot of walking and dancing but despite that still found my legs ached a bit after the Week 1 sessions, although Week 2 has been better in that regard. I think it must be the body getting used to a very different activity. Hope it will get easier for you after a rest.

The suggestions from Runwithbob look good.

Darkdreamer6 profile image
Darkdreamer6 in reply to

Yes Helen, I think it's because I've only done bits of walking for a long time that my body just doesn't know how to cope with running right now. Hopefully the more I do, the easier it will get!

Javert profile image
Javert

As the programme is designed to extend anyone’s capabilities then everyone will feel a “strain” after a run.

I did W4R1 on Saturday and after this the “strains” were different to the ones that I felt after the runs on W3, W2 and W1.

Stretch before and after the runs. Remember that the 5min walk is a brisk walk and slow down if you need to.

Also be aware of what I refer to as exercise “strain” versus injury. Two very different things.

And make sure you take your rest days.

Three weeks ago, if someone would have asked me how I would feel about the programme then it probably wouldn’t have been positive, but now I can’t wait for the next run (even tho it will be early tomorrow morning and in the cold and dark). If I can do this then so can you.

You may also like...

Week 5 Aches and Pains.

Completed W5R1 last night. Was looking forward to it since my last run on Friday and I could cry....

Two posts in one: week 4 run 3 and beginning of week 5

week 5 run 1 and did week 5 run 2? Got it in one. I just ran two 8 minute intervals (1.77 km...

Post run aches and pains

Ok, I’ve completed W6R3 today and my legs are really feeling it post run. I stretch gently before...

Post Grad Aches & Pains

telling running is not for me - or is this just my running legs strengthening and do the aches just...

At Week 5 and really struggling with pace and constant aches.

I’ve just done run 2 of week 5 and really struggling, I had to stop running twice during both 8 mins