pre warm up

[moth]

Hi I went out on my first ride this year (over weight and unfit) and did 18 miles on my hybred but I did get calf pain on my way round, and still have a bit today, what warm up exersize should I be doing before cycling cheers

 

[Spinney]

Hi I went out on my first ride this year (over weight and unfit) and did 18 miles on my hybred but I did get calf pain on my way round, and still have a bit today, what warm up exersize should I be doing before cycling cheers

Well, when you go to a gym they get you on an exercise bike to warm up...

So maybe just take it easy for the first mile? Stretching afterwards might help if you are getting aches and pains the next day.

 

[snorri]

18 miles is quite a lot for a first run. Try to get out for shorter runs frequently and your fitness and mileage should soon build up.

 

[moth]

Well, when you go to a gym they get you on an exercise bike to warm up...

So maybe just take it easy for the first mile? Stretching afterwards might help if you are getting aches and pains the next day.

Thanks not thought of that!

 

[moth]

18 miles is quite a lot for a first run. Try to get out for shorter runs frequently and your fitness and mileage should soon build up.

Thanks I'll give that a try.