Brand new runner

[lucy231]

Just completed W1, have not done any running since school and I have recently turned 50. Worried about starting W2 as I get a burning, tight feeling in my calves during each 60 second run. Don’t want to give up though as enjoying the fresh air! Anyone had anything similar?

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations on starting C25K with week 1 and welcome to the forum, just take all the runs slowly, you can repeat any runs or week's if you wish to.

[Myfanwyruns]

Hi and well done on a great start to your running journey! I get tight calves too and I have found stretching before and after a run really helps. Also speed is important, the slower the better!! Happy running 😎😁👍

[ButtercupKid Graduate]

Welcome ! Take it slow and steady. If it hurts, slow down again. The NHS Strength and Flex podcasts are great for rest days. Enjoy the journey x

[lucy231]

Thanks 🙂. I will keep going!

[Comfortnotspeed]

Well done starting. Looking back at my posts I described my legs as “hot lead”! So much good advice on here. Also I do yoga on days between runs. For me it certainly has got better!

Good luck!!

[lucy231 in reply to Comfortnotspeed]

That's a great description! Exactly how my legs feel. Have just started a barre class as well so hopefully that will help stretch those muscles.

[Bluepup1 Graduate]

Congratulations on starting C25K 👍🏻

I’ve got a sore calf at present, been trying to stretch and massage it, & feel it’s getting better, I’m also trying to run as slowly as I can so it seems it’s a common issue experienced by lots of new runners (and possibly experienced ones), presumably as we adjust 🤗 x

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Hi Brand new runner ! I felt exactly like you, I am 58 and unfit. I am now about to start wk8 and loving it. If I could offer any advice it is to drink plenty, do additional warm up and cool down stretches and go SLOW, slow, slow - good luck and enjoy the journey x

[Oldgirlruns Graduate]

Lots of useful tips from people here, as expected on this forum!, - I’d only add remember to keep well hydrated all the time which will help. Good luck!