So after being really pleased with myself at doing the 25mins on Week 6R3 I was pretty confident about doing the 25 mins today for Week 7 Run 1.
I have such tight calves normally from around 2 mins in that someone suggested trying support running shoes which I had on for the first time.
All in all a disaster. If anything the calves were even worse than usual to the point I has to stop after 15 mins.
I know this isn't a failure and it's all extra miles in the legs but just so frustrating. Really need to find something that helps these tight calves/Achilles as stopping full enjoyment of this programme.
Am going to try and get a gait analysis done with suitable running shoes but don't think that's going to change much
Oh well. Am away for a week now so will come back and attempt that run again and just suffer the tightness. Second time lucky...
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Ate you warming up well...and doing the post run stretches. Some more rest day exercise too is essential now the runs are getting longer.
The tight calves are indicative of tight muscles...they need exercising and loosening...a massage stick..used correctly is really helpful...but the regular stretching and specific exercises will benefit you too.
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