73year old ex runner wants to try again.

[1981london]

Previous attempts have failed with severe cramp in calf muscles.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Good luck on restarting running, I am the same age as you, however, I only started running with C25K on the 18th April 2018., graduated two months later and have ran 4/10Ks and 17 parkruns, not sure about parkrun No. 18

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your decision.

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

and includes advice on minimising impact, stretching after every run and strengthening exercises, all of which should help.

Enjoy your journey.

[Wenderwoo Graduate]

Good decision to try again! There’s loads of support here and we’ll be backing you all the way. Keep it slow, and keep posting 👍😁

[WillsMum68 Graduate]

43 year old here also suffering with severe cramp in the calves! Could barely walk let alone run last time I went out. Back on the magnesium supplements now that the shops have restocked!

[JMcan Graduate]

Also a foot soak with a handful of magnesium salts is good