First week 3rd run.

Bassangler1

Hi everyone i have just started couch to 5k. First week run 3 suffered a calf injury which is quite painful any suggestions for treatment?

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

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

Enjoy your journey.

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Thanks for the reply IannodaTruffe. I will certainly be taking the advice to ease back on my pace and slow down a little. Thanks. Bassangler1