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Jun 2015
7:55am, 5 Jun 2015
52 posts
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Tecnikal
Ok so am about to start the C25K on Monday. As a beginner, Twice before I've tried and failed to become a runner. Both times I was on the C25K and got to near the end like running for 6 mins/walking for 1.
Then suddenly "Twang!" my calf goes and put me out of action. Am considering calf guards, but are they something for the serious runner and not really for the likes of me who can't even run a few minutes at the moment. I am overweight at the moment which doesn't help the problem but am losing it, so that may contribute. So am thinking of buying calf guards today but will take any advice I can.
Last time I did the C25K I took it really, really slowly, only adding 30 seconds a week to my running instead of a minute over 12 weeks so am stressing about this one.
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Jun 2015
8:13am, 5 Jun 2015
10,185 posts
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alpenrose
Sorry to hear about the calf Tec. When I started out I had calf issues. Perhaps you could see a physio and get a gait analysis and some calf strengthening exercises to help keep you running. I'm not sure that calf guards are the answer but they should be able to advise you on that.
Good luck on Monday and let us know how you're getting on. 
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Jun 2015
8:17am, 5 Jun 2015
54 posts
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Tecnikal
I thought they perhaps couldn't do any harm and worth a try. I got my gait looked at when I bought my running shoes and he got the right ones for me. Calf strenthening sounds good. I used to make sure I really stretched them last time, and wonder if perhaps I kept stretching them to much. I'll try anything to become a proper runner. I get on fine with the added mileage and my lungs etc can take it, it's just those damn calves.
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Jun 2015
8:27am, 5 Jun 2015
10,188 posts
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alpenrose
A physio will look at how your whole body / structure performs and will see any imbalances in your running gait. I'm 3 years in now and had a gait analysis by a podiatrist quite recently due to ongoing foot issues. He confirmed I am flat footed and how it made my knee go one way and twist my pelvis etc. etc...... I thought it was well worth the money and it finally fixed my problem - wished I'd seen someone earlier.
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Jun 2015
8:31am, 5 Jun 2015
55 posts
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Tecnikal
What fixed the problem alpenrose, I mean after you had seen him. Did you just change the way you ran based on his information?
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Jun 2015
8:42am, 5 Jun 2015
10,189 posts
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alpenrose
He built up the inners of my trainers which re-aligned my leg so now keeps me straight and has enabled me to increase the mileage a bit. The only other thing is that as I am a mid foot striker, the pod was a bit concerned about my calves. My body had to re-adjust to the new position and I also had to get my pelvis and back adjusted by my chiropractor.
As I have come to running quite late in life my main aim is to keep running and stay injury free.
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Jun 2015
8:48am, 5 Jun 2015
56 posts
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Tecnikal
Thanks for the advice. Sounds like something I should consider.
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Jun 2015
8:54am, 5 Jun 2015
10,192 posts
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alpenrose
Okay.
Come and join in the Sap chat as well.
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Jun 2015
9:28am, 5 Jun 2015
57 posts
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Tecnikal
Already on that one Well watching SAP anyway. will try and contribute more.
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Jun 2015
7:33am, 8 Jun 2015
17 posts
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MaxDamage
I've recently contacted one of my local running clubs asking if it's okay to join them. That was a week ago and have had no response so far. I read some advice recently saying if a running club doesn't respond be wary - as they probably would rather not have beginners. Is that the case?
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