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Week 1 run 2 was going fantastic when suddenly on the last set i had a sudden onset of pain in my left calf i sort of hobbled through right to the end but still hot pain now, any ideas when i should try 3rd run of week 1

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Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5... and explains how to avoid impact, which is the primary cause of most new runner's aches and pains.

Wait until free of pain before running again.

Enjoy your journey.

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