W2R2 calves

[jayjaydee]

hi everybody. completed w2r2 on Thursday,(Saturday now). I've not run for 30 years, used to smoke 15-20 a day, gave that filth up 7 months ago. Thought, time to sort my self out! I know I can do this. the problem I'm having is with my calves. First week, both felt like someone had dug in with a red hot poker, struggled through though. . W2R1 all was ok, though always in the back of my mind. w2r2, on the last run, bang, there it goes again, more to the side of the calf though. I do plenty of stretching etc. really feel now that this is going to stop me 😖😤 any advice greatly appreciated

[CatMo13 Graduate]

Well done for starting and getting this far. My advice would be to slow it down. Take a couple of extra rest days too. Good luck.

[Mayanow]

Are you maybe going too fast??

I gave up smoking in february, enrolled at a gym, started c25k 1st of july and graduated august 30th. (Woohoo!)

I have NEVER had any pain anywhere. Not even a stitch.

But i do listen to laura: slow and steady. Bear in mind that it's not speed we're aiming at at this stage. It is to build strength and stamina.

Also invest in good trainers. They make a world of difference AND prevent injuries.

Definitely keep at it, try different ways and you will be amazed with your progress!

Happy running!

[jiggles7 Graduate]

Maybe try slowing things down a bit, you’re aiming for a light jog. Are you properly hydrated?

[Marina999]

Hi Jayjaydee ...I just did Wk2 r2 today and had exactly the same problem! It's funny because it hadn't happened in any of the previous runs. This time though, I didn't quite make it to the end of two of the running sections (both times when I was running uphill) . My ankles / lower calves were burning! And I definitely wasn't going too fast...

[kpnuts53 Graduate]

Hi, well done for starting C25K. I too had a lot of pain in my calves at the beginning. Having my gait analysed and buying decent trainers helped. I also bought a roller and now 'roll' my calves before every run - this has made a massive difference as over the weeks they have softened and now I don't get any pain while I'm running at all. Slow and steady - you can do this!

[jayjaydee]

Thanks for your comments. I'm about to set off for w2r3. plenty of pre-stretching, massaged,and hydrated. i dont think speed is a problem. doing c25k with my significant other and she's going dead slow.😁🚶‍♀️🤞