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Just completed first run on week 3 with my dog, I’ve been getting cramps of a night since I started this !, hoping they will go once my fitness improves ? 🙏. On the bright side my dogs knackered!!.

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This will be me on Monday... just done my week 2 final run and my calves and ankles hurt today! I don’t find the 5 minute cool down to be much use as I ache a lot still after so I do lots of stretches and that seems to help 🙂

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I warm up for 10 mins and at least that to warm down with lots of stretching. You could try a banana after your run, especially if you sweat a lot. It will get better and don’t forget the dog will get fitter too!

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Stretching straight after a run, as linked to in the guide to the plan healthunlocked.com/couchto5... may help.

Hydration is also crucial, with a minimum daily recommendation of 2.5-3 litres, whether running or not.

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Mollymay08Graduate in reply toIannodaTruffe

Thanks I don’t think I am drinking enough.

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MyrarGraduate

Well done ...Awe your wee dog looks knackered ..I started off taking my wee cavalier with me but as the runs got longer ..He was pulling me (thinks he's a husky)lol ..Now I'm on my own running ...Good luck on you journey 👍👍

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