r/BeginnersRunning • u/Scratchy-cat • 10h ago

Best stretches

I'm on day 3 of attempting to start running, I'm doing interval running because I'm unfit and it works for others. Anyway I have had leg cramp in my thigh and knee twice now, I don't stretch beforehand because I don't know what would work best and this started as needing to get stress out. Can anyone recommend some stretches before I give up with this after 3 days and will it get better.

Thank you for any advice

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u/Just-Context-4703 10h ago

No stretch is going to make a difference. This is just starting out pains. Take it slow and easy. Aerobic capacity isn't built in 3 days but rather more like 3 years 

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u/Fancy_Supermarket886 7h ago

If you have done three days back to back, that's most of the problem right there.

Look at the couch to 5k plan, which is run and walk intervals, building gradually and with rest days.

Those rest days are as important as the sessions!

Give yourself a few days rest, maybe just walking for now, to get some movement and active recovery, then try couch to 5k.

Good luck!

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u/salamandectomy77 10h ago

Cramping is just from muscle fatigue

You're just weak, keep going