Sore calf muscle

[magsinhamble]

I completed wk7 r1 on Sunday, but towards the end of the run felt my left hand calf muscle become painful, just as Jo had told me I had 60 seconds left to go. I really didn’t want to stop. My question now is how long should I leave it before I restart, (it’s still sore now) and where should I restart? ☹️

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

Rest up and follow the PRICE principles (see guide)

All any of us can do after a lay off is to go out and see what we can comfortably manage, then build back up gently, using C25k or something similar as a guide to weekly increase.

Enjoy your journey.