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Thread ID: 126836	2012-09-20 10:28:00	Any runners here ?	globe (11482)	PC World Chat

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1302419	2012-09-20 22:55:00	Woot for the C25K program! It's what got me into running too, there is the 5K210K after that too (5km to 10km) which is pretty fun. Sounds like a form of cramping, if you are going to stop for a few minutes, try giving your calves a quick stretch before/after your break. Best one I find is to stand with your feet glued to the ground with a wall/tree/something about 2 feet in front of you, lock your knees together and lean into the wall/tree and do a sort of 'leaning pushup' into said wall/tree. If you keep your knees locked and your feet firmly planted you will feel it stretching your calves out nicely. Try doing that a couple of times quickly every 10 or so minutes throughout your run. You could also try having a look in the running subreddit at Reddit: www.reddit.com and they also have a C25K subreddit for some added motivation www.reddit.com :D Def not cramping as it ends up with a sore leg for a few days after, I think it is a minor tear/strain. The couch to 5k is a good one, gets a bit frustrating when you knowlingly can run 10k but have to do the walk run bit to try and see if it helps build you to where you need to get.	globe (11482)
1302420	2012-09-20 23:10:00	Ok not that I'm any sort of expert, but try taking a week rest, and after that do the stretching and if it still persists I would see a physio or someone who knows what they are talking about :) If you are finding the C25K too easy just run the 5km and move onto the 5-10km ones or the 1/2 marathon training program. C25K is designed for people who can't run and builds them up to a point of being able to run 5km. If you can already run more than that, its not really the program for you. You could also mix it up a bit with some HIIT (high intensity interval training) or hill sprints - both a great for building speed and endurance. There are several different types of HIIT for sprinting/running usually following some form of pattern like: 30 second sprint followed by 20 second jog - repeat 12 times etc, but what I find works best for me is to mark out 100 meters, sprint it (forcing yourself as hard as possible) then turn around and slowly jog back, then sprint back down etc - repeat that 10-12 times and you will feel extremely worn out (I vomited the first couple of times :D) and its great for building that endurance/speed. Also it only takes about 10 minutes to do :)	Bozo (8540)
1302421	2012-09-20 23:53:00	A minor tear or strain will rapidly become a major one if you continue to stress it. As Bozo says if it persists after resting for a few days get it checked out. I partially (luckily only partially) tore Achilles tendon when running with a pack on my back to catch a train in Paris. (had to suddenly dodge a tosser in a limo) Took 2 years to come close to right, so take no chances, get it checked out.	KarameaDave (15222)
1302422	2012-09-21 01:30:00	A minor tear or strain will rapidly become a major one if you continue to stress it. As Bozo says if it persists after resting for a few days get it checked out. I partially (luckily only partially) tore Achilles tendon when running with a pack on my back to catch a train in Paris. (had to suddenly dodge a tosser in a limo) Took 2 years to come close to right, so take no chances, get it checked out. i see the physio about it all the time, i just am over taking two steps forward then three back every few months, have tried different physios aswell all to the same effect. Hoping its not compartment syndrome as that'd be a real pain to sort out.	globe (11482)
1302423	2012-09-22 08:52:00	This may just me and I havent run for a while but I found running on concrete gave me strains but if I kept to grass I was ok, and could run alot further before legs gave up on me. Don't stretch to early in your warmups either	hueybot3000 (3646)
1302424	2012-09-22 09:13:00	Off to see the sports podiatrist this week. Get another experts view	globe (11482)
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