First Half Marathon

[Jamesa87]

Hi all

So I completed my first half marathon on Sunday in 2.00.52.

When I started running in January i had supportive shoes for my pronation.

I recently transitioned to trial shoes which are netrual and from a gait analysis I was told they were seeing the same minimal pronation with both sets of shoes.

The question I have is that my legs have been quite sort since but I dont know if it's just sore calfs or my Achilles. Is there a way to tell the difference?

Keen to get back out tomorow but dont want to risk a Achilles injury

Thanks

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[Decker Ultramarathon]

Well first off, I have a Half Marathon digital badge for you! Well done, that is a really great time! With regards to the injury, it's hard to say but Achilles usually is painful lower down for me, whereas my calf issues occur just behind/below the knee joint with the calf muscle locking up occasionally - often at the strangest times. Rolling and a hot shower with some stretching usually put it right. I am no expert but I would say it might be best to see a sports doctor or Physio if it does not lighten up in the next few days.

[Jamesa87 Marathon in reply to Decker]

Thanks for the badge

Today will be the third day of rest so may try a light jog later.

Is does seem to be higher up rather than down by my ankle.

James

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Jamesa87]

Just a thought. Trail running works the ankles a lot more than road running. Hence you might be feeling it. Go steady 🙂🏃‍♂️👍

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to Jamesa87]

Good luck I hope it feels alright

[Deals1 Metric Marathon]

wowsers!!! well done you!! u started running in Jan and have just done a HM!! excellent progress

hope u are feeling a bit better

[Tasha99 Marathon]

Congratulations. A great time too.

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Can’t help re the shoes etc, but well done for your first half