As I did R3 today I noticed my right calf beginning to tighten and ache after 10 minutes. After 21 minutes it was getting painful (3/10) so I decided to slow to a walk to avoid the IC (I think that is the runners acronym for the “injury couch”). It seems to be getting better already.
The great thing about this forum is I remembered the phrase - “no such thing as a failed run - think of it as a practice run” 😁
Now I need to do that other forum recommendation - stretching on recovery days!
Good sensible decision! You’re 10 minutes stronger and fitter and most importantly you’re not on the IC.
Stretches after the runs should help... also look at hydration, a lot of muscle tightening and cramps are helped by good hydration. Maybe a foam roller too... it’s a little masochistic but it does wonders.
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Think this was my best run yet... W7R3
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