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Week 4 run 3 ✅ - tips on calf pain?

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SoontobefunmumGraduate
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Ive just finished week 4, I’m really proud of myself for getting this far and I’m starting to run further/a tiny bit faster than I have.

The only problem I have is by the half way point the backs of my legs are burning. It makes the last part of the run tough. Any tips to help this?

I should point out the route I go has quite gradual hills on the way home, I presume this contributes to burning legs!

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JaoJao

My legs felt like this on my last run, look forward to advice being shared on here

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Stretching well after every run and slow down.... :)

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Are you following the advice in the guide to the plan healthunlocked.com/couchto5... on minimising impact and stretching after every run?

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