Leg pain

[Shinerwright]

Went to do 3rd run of week 2. On second run stint I got a pain just below my calf muscle stopping me running It has happened before Any ideas what is happening and how I can stop it happening again

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

We are not medically qualified, for the most part, and getting a diagnosis over the internet is not always the best approach.

Sounds like a pulled muscle. The guide to the plan has advice on dealing with injury.

Rest for now.

Stretching immediately after every run, nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/h... while muscles are still warm and supple, pulls out contractions, avoiding carrying tensions into the next run and also improves recovery by improving blood flow.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Well, if you have the correct shoes and you are warming up well, it could be any number of reasons...

We do, when beginning this tend to thump down and tad, so trying to and lightly may help I call it, kissing the ground with your feet... Try to relax and do makes sure you do some post run stretches...

There are links to those in the FAQ for new runners post

Also, if the pain persists maybe try these out.. this is a re-post on the S and F forum, where there are lots of ideas for useful exercises for your running body, for some of your rest days

healthunlocked.com/strength...