So important to warm-up

[Mazzy106]

Can I just remind new runners to please warm-up your leg muscles thoroughly! I thought I was doing everything right by buying the right trainers, stretching on my rest days and by walking briskly for five minutes or so before a run, but unfortunately it appears this wasn’t enough for me (according to my Physio). Three months ago I was just about to start Week 9 and without warning I had a very painful calf tear and haven’t run since. What a nightmare it’s been....x-rays, physio appointments, not to mention the pain! Please warm up properly!

[Rignold]

You say you were about to start W9 when you had the calf tear... were you actually running when it happened?

[Mazzy106 in reply to Rignold]

Yes on the treadmill!

[Jen58]

I also realised that the 5min walk was not enough of a warm up for me ,

Later rather than sooner .

Got to wk4 problem started

W5/1 I now know I need to stretch dynamically plus I need to focus on my TFL

[HGVDan Graduate]

I’m a put the door and set off guy but my first 2km is always the slowest I jog slower than my walk and gradually get to my run pace while out and stretch on my return home

Never stretch a cold muscle I just do a few leg kicks and dynamics while putting on my gear then I’m off

[CatMo13 Graduate]

I didn’t realise either, only found out reading on here at week 3. Does make the whole run take a lot longer factoring in warm up plus a shower after! But I reckon that’s worth it. Really sorry to hear you’ve been injured. Sounds like you’re in good hands. Thanks for this warning message😊