Sore calfs

[Stlrsfan1]

I am on week 2 day 2..I did week 1 twice since i am new to running. When I get to my 3rd run about 75 seconds into it my calfs are killing me and i need to walk the rest of it. I can more onto the next run but again i cant cimplete it. Any suggestions on what i can do to get past this

[standBack_iKnowRegexp]

I'm w2d2, too! I've used this program (seasonally) a few times.

 

For muscle soreness, I swear by hydrating and having a protein shake (or a meal with plenty of different kinds of proteins) afterwards. Gentle stretching might feel good, but it's never helped the soreness go away for me.

 

For shin splints, I use compression and ice afterwards. If it is really bad and I can't sleep, I'll take ibuprofen, but I try to avoid doing that.

 

I find that these things help prevent me from feeling bad soreness during my next run so I can do my best.

 

If it gets bad during a run, try taking smaller strides or walking if necessary. Do what you can, but never overdo it when your body hurts; otherwise, it's harder to recover.

[torus_ot]

Stlrsfan1

1) Reduce the pace.

2) Do shorter strides.

3) Try to relax calf muscles of your leg when it is in the air (backstroke).

 

Do not feel bad that you are walking the part of the running interval. The endurance will come..