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Still a bit sore this morning, hoping to be able to attempt it again tomorrow. I probably just have to get used to it, I've gone from doing zero exercise so my muscles are probably in shock! But I shall persevere

Had to stop halfway because my calves cramped and no matter how much I stretched they wouldn't let go. I thought I would vomit it was hurting so much. So gutted and cross. They are still hurting now after an hour and a shower. Going to have a bath and see if that helps. Dammit!

I'm doing W2 R1 this evening so il see how I go on!

It is probably the stretching, I'll stop halfway and stretch some more next time and see if it helps. A big part of me just thinks I'm too heavy to run, as I'm only 5' 2" and 7.5st overweight :-/

I've just finished week one, and while I'm really enjoying it I find that during the walk intervals my calves go rock hard and feel like they could burst. Is that normal? They feel fine when I'm actually jogging?!

I've just finished week one, and as I'm 7 stone overweight I was expecting it to be excruciating, but I'm pleasantly surprised! My calves feel like they may burst sometimes but I don't go into cardiac arrest like I was expecting! It is so much fun, and I'm glad I've found someone who is also just be...

This is very good advice. I have only just recently started jogging and the trainers I bought are awful! They kill my feet, and it turns out its because they are high arch shoes whereas I have very low arches! It's definitely worth taking the time to find out what you need as it saves unnecessary pa...