Week 7 Run 2

[Smodhwad]

Morning I am on week 7 which consist of 5 mins warm up 25 mins run then 5 mins cool down this morning I completed my second 25 min run and now my right calf muscle is hurting is this normal at this stage of the program?

[RunBrianRun Graduate]

This happened to me at about the same place and I wish I’d slowed up and stopped trying to run so darned fast on every single run. I still have the pain that comes and goes, in fact I’m sitting here with KT tape on it right now after a run yesterday (2 years after graduating). If you are able to, my advice is to rest it for at least 3 days and then slow right down, focus on your running style and let it repair properly. Don’t push. And good luck.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5... and includes advice on dealing with injury.

Rest up.

Enjoy your journey.

[Smodhwad Graduate]

Thanks guys I am going to rest my calf my 3rd run is Saturday I will delay this till Sunday and see how it feels.