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Unfortunate end to the first week.

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Started week one earlier in the week. First two outings went okay. Did the third one tonight but half way pulled muscles in my calves on both legs. I completed the run very slowly as I didn’t want to give up. My right leg is quite painful now so I think I will have to give it time to heal.

I’ve no intention of giving up so when I’m recovered should I start week 1 again?

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Ouch. How fast were you running? This is meant to be done at a gentle jog speed, not sprints.

Definitely rest up until you have no pain, consider seeing a sports physio if the pain is bad as you may need proper help with it. Some GPs will refer you to a physio.

Good luck recovering. Running isn’t going to go anywhere whilst you are forced onto the Injury Couch.

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TonyZGraduate in reply toJay66UK

Yes I was doing a gentle jog, in fact I purposely jogged a bit slower than the other nights. Thanks for the advice.

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Sorry to hear that Tony. I hope you’ll be able to get back out soon!! I’m not sure about the repeats, but remember it’s a change for better health and fitness, so you might just want to try to go very very slowly from where you left off and adjust, if needed. I see runners zooming past me all the time, but I’m slow as hell. I’m running at my own very very slow pace, but I’m running. There’s an achievement and a celebration every single time I get out there. I genuinely just have fun! Good luck! ❤️

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TonyZGraduate in reply toFabulous450

Thanks. Yes I will go even slower when I get back out.

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Ripcurlrana71

I echo Jay with going slower and also add stretching after each run and ensure you have a rest day in between in each run. As for repeating - I’d say maybe just do your run 3 again as you struggled with that. Good luck. 😊

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TonyZGraduate in reply toRipcurlrana71

Yes I may have to do some gentle stretching before I run next time. Thanks.

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I'm wondering if covering your calves (knee length running socks or full length bottoms) might be a good idea for you.

When you are ready to get out there, just pick up where you left off. This might mean the Week 2 session if you didn't actually stop during W1 R3 and continued walking in walk sections and a running motion (however slow) in the run sections. Perhaps less temptation to sprint...

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TonyZGraduate in reply toGoogleMe

Yes maybe I was a bit colder to start off with which may have had some effect. I think I will try to take it much slower next time. Not sure about covering my legs though, I was trying to get some sun on them ;-). Thanks.

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