Tight calf

[Camino]

Week 1 run 3 completed and my breathing has improved but my right calf is tight as hell. Cure required before commencing week 2.

[BigEd]

I find rest works for me. You could try elevating your leg and putting ice on it for 5 mins at a time. Ed

[Camino in reply to BigEd]

Thanks BigEd. I give it a try.

[BigEd in reply to Camino]

No probs, Ed

[christian1 Graduate]

Are you stretching after your run? I find my calves get tight if I forget to stretch.

nhs.uk/Livewell/c25k/Pages/...

[Camino in reply to christian1]

Thanks Christian, I'll try stretching which can only help.

[Saruma Graduate]

This is a problem I have struggled with throughout the programme, hence It has taken me 19 weeks to reach week 8!

Through trial and error I think I have finally sorted the problem: I only always leave 2 rest days between runs, stretch thoroughly after each run and use a foam roller daily to stretch out any tightness in my muscles. This may be worth giving a try if the problem persists!

[Camino in reply to Saruma]

Thanks for you reply.

I admire your persistence. Keep going.

[greenlegs Graduate]

I think tight calves can tend to go along with overstretching/landing on heels? Maybe try shorter steps for a while? (I haven't had any trouble with my calves, and I go very slowly with short steps - but that doesn't prove anything - except perhaps that I'm lazy!) I haven't done any stretching either, which is supposed to be very bad. But do I care? Nope! Maybe I'll need to do stretches more when I run further - up to ten minute runs so far.