Need some positive help please!

[Singingbee]

I’m on W7 run 1and have had a calf weakness throughout my training. I’m used to having to rest& revisit previous weeks again because of this problem. However, I’ve pulled it again today, any advice? Should I run less? Not at all? I’m so frustrated, I’ve never been a runner& I’ve really enjoyed this programme! Help please!

[SandraY1 Graduate]

Hi Singingbee, I’m sorry that you’re injured again. But you are going to need to rest. YouTube has quite a few videos on fixing sport injuries. My favourite channel for runners is “The Run Experience” which as lots of videos on fixing injuries and how to prevent the injuries coming back. Hope this helps.

[Singingbee Graduate in reply to SandraY1]

Thank you, I’m grateful for any advice, I’ll check out those channels 👍

[Byebyejiggle Graduate]

I have a weak calf, you need to do exercises to strengthen it! You will need to rest, at least 2 weeks. Build up slower. I completely tore mine at one point, I had to quit all my sports. Hence why I’m here doing this nearly 18month after the injury. Compressing it whilst running helps, you can get a sleeve thing too x

[Singingbee Graduate in reply to Byebyejiggle]

Thank you for your advice. I’ve read that I should rest& so I must! Just so frustrating. Hopefully the rest& per exercising will do the trick! 👍

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress.

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

and includes advice on dealing with injury and stretching after every run, which should help.

Enjoy your journey.

[Singingbee Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Many thanks 👍