Week 4 Run 1

[RunningBride]

It’s my first time posting here, but I’ve been following lots of posts and finding them really motivational. Completed W4R1 today which meant a 5 minute run. My breathing felt fine but my calves were tightening at the start of each run section. I tried to stretch them out at each walk interval but it didn’t really help. Any advice for if this happens again?

[AJBEDDERS]

I felt this happening too! I’m about to do wk4 run 2 and I’m worried about my calves again. Interested to see advice from others x

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to AJBEDDERS]

See my reply

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Have you read the advice in the FAQ pinned post... ?

Warming up well is essential as are the post run stretches...trey to land very lightly too. I call it kissing the ground with your feet..try to relax too.. slow down and consciously loosen your shoulders fists and face etc... you could be holding your body tensely , which will impact o all bits of your body

Calf exercises may help..pop some in with your rest day exercise...

womenshealthmag.co.uk/fitne...

[Woodrunner Graduate]

Hi, I did W4 last week and it was exactly the same for me, R1breathing fine but really painful calf muscles which meant walking out the last minute. R2 a bit better but still hard. But R3 was fine, no problem at all. I think it's a case of getting comfy with a steady light jog and also legs getting stronger on the rest days?Good luck with your next run 😊