Worried about week 3!!

[Hbb1502]

Just finished week 2 run 2.

My calf muscles really seem to hurt whilst running. It’s worse than last week and seems to ease off slightly as I get to the last run 🙄

I am really concerned that I’m not going to be able to do 3 minutes next week like that. I couldn’t go any slower either!

On a plus side, feeling very proud of myself for getting this far 💪🏼

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Are you stretching after every run, as suggested in the guide to the plan?

Are you doing everything possible to minimise impact, as suggested in the guide to the plan?

Are you doing any strengthening exercises on your rest days?

Are you wearing proper running shoes fitted after a gait analysis done at a specialist running shop?

Have you followed the link in the guide to the post about mental approach? Worrying is fruitless.

Take control of that which you can control and face challenges as they arise. Don't worry about things that may never happen.

Believe in yourself, you can do this.

[Hbb1502 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

I stretch after every run and it helps a lot. I’ve been drinking a lot so keeping myself hydrated.

Trying my best to make sure I’m minimising impact by following the advice.

I haven’t done any strengthening exercises but if I’m totally honest I have a 6 year old son and it’s school holidays so I’ve just about found time to fit in 3 runs and on top of that I’m back to work full time next week so I’m not really sure how I’d squeeze in strengthening exercises amongst everything else. Do you have a link for them and I could have a look?

Gait analysis is something I will definitely need to look at but I can’t afford to do that at the moment. I am, however wearing running shoes.

My mental approach got me through this morning. Just kept telling myself I can do it and I did 😀

Thank you for your response. Not sure I’d have kept going without this forum!

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Hi there. Honestly, on my first run I came into the house and I collapsed on the stairs. I was in agony, my shins were hurting, my back was hurting, even my fingers were hurting. It was actually a real wake up call for me, I had no idea I was this unfit, and I was determined to change that.

People say coach to 5k is about running for 30 minutes, it's not, It's about inspiring you to get out there and exercise. 30 minutes of running is just something to aim for, but as soon as you walk out of that door you've already won.

If week 3 is difficult and you have to stop, don't worry about it, just get out there and try again. You're doing great and you WILL complete this.

[Hbb1502 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

That’s reassuring to hear! Thank you 😀