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[Dsb1889]

Just finished my first run, knackered and my calf’s are killing me.

[davelinks Graduate]

Well done! remember only run slow and steady, don't try and speed up, slow is best on c25k, and hopefully the new runner aches n pains will be minimal. Make sure you stretch your legs after running,gently stretching the calves 5-10 times a day should help, you can also massage with your fingers and a foam roller is very beneficial.. lots of great info in the link below.. and you'll find a good stretching programme there to..

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

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Dave is right. Slow it right down. Even the warm up walk. I've done that after the advice on here & here I am at W5 already- never thought I would get that far. But I have & you will too. You've got the first run over with - that's the worst bit. Onward & upward from here. You can do it. Good luck.

[pampam]

Hey, well done for going out and completing your first run! Hurrah!

See you around fellow runner!

[oldwheezer69 Graduate]

I'm sure pretty much everyone on here will say the first run is the worst! I remember struggling with the first 60 seconds and wondering how on earth I would ever manage week 2 and 90 seconds 🤣.... Fast forward 4 weeks and I'm running for 16 minutes, bought running shoes and have registered for a parkrun (and I am very overweight so this hasn't been easy). Go for it.. you can do this!!

[Iehl1234 Graduate]

Keep going. You can do this.

[Dsb1889]

Quite sad really run a lot of marathons and half marathons but 15 years ago since my last one. Turned into a couch patato but finally had enough but didn’t expect it to be so hard making a fresh start

[Tasha99 Graduate]

Well done! It’s good pain though 😂

[Nannymo30]

I really ached after my first run, but I learnt to pace myself and I’ve been ok since. Are you stretching when you finish? I find that really helps me.