Week 1 run 2

[lauraberne]

I have just completed run 2 and my calves were really sore while running! I was breathing fine and wasn’t going to fast! Is this normal is there anything I can do to prevent it going forward

[Instructor57 Graduate]

What is your fluid intake like ?Are you drinking at least 2.5 litres a day ?

Also, are you stretching after a run and holding long enough ?

[lauraberne in reply to Instructor57]

I have tried to drink a lot today but it has been hot I’ll try and drink more for my next run! I thought the 5 min walk was warm up enough would you stretch before hand? Thanks for replying

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to lauraberne]

As a runner you would ideally be drinking at least 2.5 litres a day , even on non running days .Drinking just before a run really is too late .

Your hydration can make a huge difference to how your legs feel on a run .

This FAQ may help .

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

As far as the stretching is concerned , I was referring to after run static stretches .

Some do (including myself) Dynamic warm up excercises as well .

It is important that you do not mix these excercises up .

All this is mentioned in the program guide .

healthunlocked.com/couchto5....

Hope this helps