ok so i used to run a bit in highschool about 5-6 years ago, and im joinin the navy soon. and decided to start runnin to get in shape for basic training.

so every Wednesday we go for a mile and a half run and numerous different exercises.

before we do all this we get about 15 minutes to do different stretches. recently ive made sure to stretch out my calfs very good. and it seems no matter how well i stretch them they still get VERY sore right after my run. no other part of my legs hurt. so i relax a minute and try to stretch them out a lil but they are just to sore to really do it. i drink at least 2 bottles of water each time we work out.

recently ive bought some potassium tablets and a one a day regimen.

anyone have any suggestions? i got about 3 months before i ship out and i want to be able to run the 1.5 in about 13 minutes atleast currently im at about 16-17 minutes. i also bought a new pair of nikes that i been wearing. and have been thinkin about gettin a different pair of runnin shoes.


any help is appreciated greatly

thanks


edit: also i was thinkin about buyin some new shoes


the pair i have are nikes runnin shoes and were about 90$ and they arent very comfortable after runnin in them for a while.

thanks again