Week One Run 2... pain in my calves & shins

[Nat_b13]

I am on my first week, just completed run 2, when does the burning pain in my calves stop please? I'm sure this is normal but this is the only thing holding me back, i.managed to complete the session, but did have to pause twice to stretch! Is this juat my muscles getting used to running?

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Yes...but, you take notice of the aches and pains... warm up really , really well and stretch after every run...try, from this point on, to land lightly too.

A lot to think about, I know, but it will come

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Have you checked out this post...loads of useful info here.. try these exercises too

nhs.uk/Livewell/c25k/Pages/...

[Nat_b13 in reply to Oldfloss]

Brilliant thank you, i am stretching before and after every session.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Nat_b13]

Just take it gently then and if the pain persists try rolling... it can really help

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

If you are stretching before your run, then they should be dynamic stretches, as indicated in the guide to the plan linked by Oldfloss

[Slinkyminky Graduate]

Are you running too fast on the run sections?

Remember it's just a slow jog, not full blown run.

[Nat_b13]

I'm using a treadmill & running at 7.5 speed so not fast at all.

[icklegui Graduate in reply to Nat_b13]

Slow means a pace at which you can maintain a conversation without gasping (though you don't say breathing is tough so perhaps it is ok for you) - it is relative to you, not the numbers on the treadmill / running tracker but if you can go slower and it helps those calves, why not

Got proper running shoes after gait analysis?

I hear the treadmills can be variable in their accuracy anyway.

Read the link from oldfloss, and good luck ! Importantly, enjoy, if you can