Wk 4 R1

[siabod]

Thought I would start the plan again at wk4. Run went well today a couple of niggles but left calf muscle was fine. As always feels so good to get out.

[Sandraj39 Graduate]

Glad your run went well today. I had quite a nasty calf tear at Week 8 of the programme (a distant memory now, thank goodness!). I had to take four months out before returning carefully. The positive is, that in the two years + since I graduated I have had no further problems with it. I think the secret is in taking that time out to let the muscle heal. Sounds like you did the right thing too - good luck with the rest of the programme. 🙂

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Sandraj39]

Ouch.. you and me both x

[siabod Graduate in reply to Sandraj39]

I have had tight/painful right calf muscle since i started again (the left one feels fine now). Oldfloss mentioned rolling the muscle in her reply. I had never heard of this but i will go and buy a roller tomorrow. It does feel like it is all coming together, I hope that i will be able to do a weekly 10k before long, Thanks for your post

[Sandraj39 Graduate in reply to siabod]

Yep, Google idea from Oldfloss - a foam roller is a good idea.🙂

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Well done you... just keep it slow and steady and try to roll and stretch that muscle out really well

[siabod Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Hi old floss, I have been having trouble since i started again with tight/sore right calf muscle although it hasn't let go like my left one did. Was wondering what you meant by roll that muscle, so i have just discovered foam rollers, I guess you use them, I will go and get one tomorrow. Thanks