I’ve always wanted to run but was never able to persevere with it, Now at 54 I’m going to do couch to 5k 😬 did my first run yesterday and OMG my calf muscles were soooooo painful. Help any advise. ?????
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Painful calf
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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 strengthening exercises, all of which will help.
Enjoy your journey.
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