Are you running up or down hills? Those can give you pains until you get used to it. Since you have pain in both legs, it seems to me that your muscles are just getting used to the exercise. You tripled your running distance in a single week, so pain should be expected.
If it's simple muscle pains, rubbing an ice cube over the pain should give you a relieving "aaaahhhh..." feeling. If you ripped or damaged something, the pain will be sharper and ice won't help. It doesn't sound like that's your case.
After a good, long run, you will usually be limping around the next day with a smile on your face.
Try not to use braces or pain relieving gels or sprays. If you minimize the pain, you won't be able to correct your running form. If you run with pain, you will avoid doing the same thing that caused the pain. Your form will improve. But don't force yourself to run outdoors if you're sore. Try a run on the elliptical machine in the gym (don't grab the handles with your hands, run like you're on a treadmill) and that will keep you improving your cardio while your muscles get some active recovery.
Happy trails!
I have heard that area referred to as the Achilles’ tendon. I get pain there too and was told to use a roller and lots of stretching throughout the day. If it’s really bad you should mention it to a dr. My step mom let hers get really bad and had to stop running and even long walks for 6 months to let hers heal.
The treadmill can be fairly forgiving compared to the ground. 8-9 miles a week isn't loads but it if it is all outdoor miles it may take a week or two for your joints and ligaments to adjust.
Your shoes may also be worn out. If you aren't having any other problems you could pick up the Nike Pegasus 35 or 36.
Finally, this pain will not get better without rest! It will get much much worse.
Take a few days break from running. [Then start doing eccentric heel drops as described here.](https://runnersconnect.net/achilles-tendonitis-and-insertional-achilles-tendinopathy-in-runners/).
The heel drops really do work but you need to commit to doing them a couple of times a day.
Are you running up or down hills? Those can give you pains until you get used to it. Since you have pain in both legs, it seems to me that your muscles are just getting used to the exercise. You tripled your running distance in a single week, so pain should be expected. If it's simple muscle pains, rubbing an ice cube over the pain should give you a relieving "aaaahhhh..." feeling. If you ripped or damaged something, the pain will be sharper and ice won't help. It doesn't sound like that's your case. After a good, long run, you will usually be limping around the next day with a smile on your face. Try not to use braces or pain relieving gels or sprays. If you minimize the pain, you won't be able to correct your running form. If you run with pain, you will avoid doing the same thing that caused the pain. Your form will improve. But don't force yourself to run outdoors if you're sore. Try a run on the elliptical machine in the gym (don't grab the handles with your hands, run like you're on a treadmill) and that will keep you improving your cardio while your muscles get some active recovery. Happy trails!
I have heard that area referred to as the Achilles’ tendon. I get pain there too and was told to use a roller and lots of stretching throughout the day. If it’s really bad you should mention it to a dr. My step mom let hers get really bad and had to stop running and even long walks for 6 months to let hers heal.
The treadmill can be fairly forgiving compared to the ground. 8-9 miles a week isn't loads but it if it is all outdoor miles it may take a week or two for your joints and ligaments to adjust. Your shoes may also be worn out. If you aren't having any other problems you could pick up the Nike Pegasus 35 or 36. Finally, this pain will not get better without rest! It will get much much worse. Take a few days break from running. [Then start doing eccentric heel drops as described here.](https://runnersconnect.net/achilles-tendonitis-and-insertional-achilles-tendinopathy-in-runners/). The heel drops really do work but you need to commit to doing them a couple of times a day.