Just finished week 1, my calves were really painful especially on the walks.. would have been so easy to have given up. Luckily my girlfriend was with me and she is fitter than me so dragged me along! Week 2 starts Sunday! 😱
End of week 1, that last one was hard! - Couch to 5K
End of week 1, that last one was hard!
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Well done... but sounds as though being with a faster runner might be a mixed blessing. Yes, motivation to keep going and not give up but perhaps not helping you develop a slower and more sustainable pace for you over 30 minutes, hence the pain you're experiencing. However, good news, Week 2 is often easier!
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Don't give up Dean, you will reap great rewards.
This guide may help healthunlocked.com/couchto5...
Keep running, keep smiling.
Might help with the pain to really focus on stretching your calves before you go? I definitely find it gets more painful the less I stretch them, but also as you get more used to the exercise it should ease off
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