Ok I get it!!!!

[Treaks]

Week 6 Run 2.

First 10 mins. Lovely! Walk. Yep I’m doing good! Second 10 mins,… hhhhmmm, calf decided it wanted to have a chat with me and I had to slow down to walk. I had a calf strain 18 months ago, so I assume I’ve aggravated it or something? Felt so deflated as I’ve followed the plan religiously, but hoping this won’t set me back as the mind is willing, but the body is sadly saying no. 😔

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Well, as we are not qualified to give medical advice all I am able to offer is thoughts...Are you warming up well before these longer runs and making sure that those muscles are ready to go. Calf muscles can be a real pain.

Have you twisted as you have been running or landed awkwardly? I landed awkwardly on a stone and twisted the calf muscles resulting in a minor tear... it took a while to heal, but heal it did,

The only thing to do is to rest up and maybe do a few gentle calf exercise. Any real pain though, do stop.

There are exercises for calf pain, but you need to take care.

Some good ideas here..

womensrunning.com/health/ca...

When you do feel ready to go again, there are also exercises for keeping the calf muscles strong.. did a post a while back on S and F

healthunlocked.com/strength.......

Do let us know how you are going on please?

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

Enjoy your journey.