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First run of week 4, it was hard as I expected but I got a slight tightening in my lower calf muscle, any ideas or suggestions ?

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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 minimising impact, stretching after every run, hydration and strengthening exercises, all of which will help.

Enjoy your journey.

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