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Hello fellow runners. Yesterday I was on my 3rd run on my first week. My calf is pulled, does anyone have any tips on how to relieve it ready for my next run on Sunday? I’m taking ibuprofen icing and heat on it also.

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Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

and includes advice on minimising impact, stretching after every run and dealing with injury, alongside many other tips.

Rest up and if necessary for a bit longer.

Enjoy your journey.

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