Hello lovely people. Is it just me or is it still tough running 25/28 minutes even after doing it a couple of times? I don’t seem to be getting into a rhythm and my calves ache although only while I’m doing the running but my breathing is fine.
Still tough: Hello lovely people. Is it just me... - Couch to 5K
Still tough
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You're on week 7 of a progressive training program. It's not easy. Sounds like you're doing fine though. It will get easier but that takes a while.
Patience and perseverance.
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You're doing great! It's early days still, can take a few years to build runners legs, maybe calves ache a bit if your doing hills, remember slow is key, make sure you're staying well hydrated, and stretching after your runs.
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Later in your running journey, if you go on to 10k or even further, you will need to be aware of the 10% rule for adding to your weekly mileage. Week 7 doesn’t look like it’s still pushing you run by run, but if you add up the running for each week you’ll see that it actually is... week 7 is a tough week... week 8 does the same, by week 9 it backs off a little. Consolidation after graduation will have you make 30 minutes a lot easier than it is at graduation. Everything you’re seeing is perfectly normal, and you’re doing great.
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Thanks for feedback guys. That’s reassuring
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I struggle with calf pain whilst running and I’ve found that if I drink plenty it’s not as bad and I do mean plenty like when it’s warm out I have to drink about 6 pints of water a day on top of any other drinks I may have.