So I have been walk/running full time for 7 days. I am pretty proud of myself. So is my mom. Anyway I have noticed that I have been in pain the first two miles of my training. I don't know if its because I set a time goal and I am pushing so hard to get that, but then after my two miles everything feels better. The last couple days I kept wondering if it was all in my head and then it happened again today. So I don't know what to think. Its in my ankles and shins mostly. So I will hop of the treadmill and do some stretching but it doesn't seem to help much. I read this article about how you are not suppose to stretch cold. Meaning in high school when our coaches made us stretch out before we ran laps they were doing it wrong. You are suppose to warm up your muscles before you stretch. So usually I walk for a few minutes and then get off and do some stretching and then jump back on. I am sure my method has helped me with fewer aches and pains but this new pain is down right annoying. I really have to fight for those two miles and then after I get them I guess my body is telling me to keep going. Stupid Body. If anybody has any suggestions I would love to hear.
In the mean time I just keep chugging along.

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