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RIGHT LEG MUSCLES TIGHTENS UP

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On Week 6 run 3 next but since run 5 My Right Leg muscles calf more so than thigh tighten at same point around 16mins , I tried longer rests between runs still just tightens up 16-18 mins running my run then turns into a limp , it’s also odd as I’m right footed so I would have thought my right would be stronger than my left . Do stretches 1st then do 5 min walk and warm down etc .

Can anyone advise why this would be happening, as I don’t want to push it as may do damage .

Thanks in advance

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Your right leg could be compensating for a weakness in your left so make sure you do strength an flex training on both sides. Good luck

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ARRYZ in reply to Grannyhugs

Thanks but don’t think it’s that .

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