Achilles / Calf Pain

Hello! I just started running again and I’ve noticed that when I run I get pretty tight in my Achilles / calf area. It will start to feel tight and burning feeling. Noticed some pain and aching in my shins as well.

I used to be very fit, but over the past year I hadn’t worked out at all. I just started running again about 4 weeks ago. My longest run I’ve done was a slow 6 miles this past weekend and I felt really good, but afterwards noticed my lower calf / Achilles area getting more and more tight. I’ve been consistently trying to do 3 mile easy runs once a week with an interval workout and lifting session mixed in. My 5k time was 26:10 but I really gassed myself - this was about 4 weeks ago and I’ve slowed down a LOT since.

I just don’t really know what to do other than prioritize calf works out, rolling, lowering mileage for now, and taking more breaks between runs…. Any tips, stretches, or recommendations greatly appreciated!

I’m currently wearing the New Balance Ellipses (my first pair of running shoes I got fitted for).