Build nice and slowly, stretch well afterwards
Build nice and slowly, stretch well afterwardsGot back out for a wee 2 miles today.
I've been battling with this annoying calf tightness issue that was first in both calves and now just in my right.
Really couldn't run for more than 10 minutes before seizing up despite stretching and all sorts.
Bit of physio and it's been put down to my gym shoe.
Went out late last week for 25 minutes and it went well but they almost seized up with a few minutes left, had to stop and stretch.
Shorter 2 miles today and they felt much better again. Might head out tomorrow for a slightly longer one and see how they go.
Good man, this thread has everything from lads starting from scratch to fellas running marathons in incredible times, and everything in between.Struggling a little bit mentally in recent times and decided that I need to start improving my lifestyle, namely eating better and exercising more or to be more precise, at all!
So I bought myself a pair of running shoes today, charged up an old smart watch I have that has all the tracking software on it and I'm going to put foot to ground this week.
I've done the odd 5k before but that was years ago before the kids and the belly.
Long term I'd love to do the Cork City Marathon and am thinking I might set the 2025 one as a target but we'll see how I go I guess.
Short term I just want to clear my head, improve my health and set a good example for my kids.
If I can achieve that then ultimately I'll be happy I think.
If you can join a local club they might have a couch to 5k group, ideal for those starting out, best of luck,Struggling a little bit mentally in recent times and decided that I need to start improving my lifestyle, namely eating better and exercising more or to be more precise, at all!
So I bought myself a pair of running shoes today, charged up an old smart watch I have that has all the tracking software on it and I'm going to put foot to ground this week.
I've done the odd 5k before but that was years ago before the kids and the belly.
Long term I'd love to do the Cork City Marathon and am thinking I might set the 2025 one as a target but we'll see how I go I guess.
Short term I just want to clear my head, improve my health and set a good example for my kids.
If I can achieve that then ultimately I'll be happy I think.
Have you seen or tried the 1000 Mile sock, Jimmy? Only ever had one pair but they were good.Do any of ye wear specific socks when running, Since sunday the underneath my foot just below the toes is sore,
Has improved with icing and stretching but still tender, Is there a sock out there with extra cushioning?
Just read about them, Buckleys and the edge have them, will pick up a pairHave you seen or tried the 1000 Mile sock, Jimmy? Only ever had one pair but they were good.
No better feeling than feeling improvement as time goes by,Cheers @jimmym and @Happyhonkaman. Got out for the first time last night. Managed about 2.5km in around 20mins, running around 2km of that and having to walk the rest. Legs were like jelly after it and my lungs didn't know what was going on. Felt good though.
