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Running and my damn calves

Chris CiannellaChris Ciannella
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Team,

I've been having on/off again pain in my calves after running. It's a very minor injury where I'm usually fine after 3-4 days of no running. Doesn't happen all the time and it's not concentrated to one calf. I wear Hoka Clifton 2. I roll and stretch them daily. I'm a damn slow runner too with my average pace ranges from 9:00 - 9:50/ mile. I land on my mid-foot. Any suggestions on what I could do?

Thanks,
Chris

Comments

  • Douglas SutherlandDouglas Sutherland
    Where on the calf is it? The muscle belly? The insertions? Does it hurt during the run or after (or both)?
  • Chris CiannellaChris Ciannella
    Mostly next to bone, but not on bone on the Medial side. However, sometimes there is some pain in the belly. Always hurts after.
  • Greg LewisGreg Lewis

    I had been having shin splints as well as calf and Achilles pulls for years. I also wasn't one who drank very much while training. I finally did a 1 hour sweat test (which was a very simple test to do) and determined I sweat 1.5 bottles per hour. Ever since I upped my fluid intake, my calves have been much better.  I may be worth a try for you. 

  • Shaughn SimmonsShaughn Simmons

    Give it time for your body to adjust to the volume.  Make sure your week over week volume is not increasing by more than 10% each week.  More than that and your body will let you know in one way or another.  I run in Clifton's as well and appreciate the extra shock absorbing cushion.  Your body also appreciate frequency......daily runs on lower time per run vs. a once a week super long run, hence the split runs on Thursday.   This allows you to drive efficiency and reduces your chances of injury/damage.

    You've been doing a fantastic job.  Keep your head down, positive thoughts, day by day, being smart.

    SS

  • Chris CiannellaChris Ciannella
    Thanks gents.

    Hydration is usually never a problem.

    Seems when I upp'd my mileage on a single run, my calves started bothering me. Seems I have a hard time getting past 20-25 miles per week....

    Thanks
    Chris
  • Coach PatrickCoach Patrick
    Does it hurt more after an interval run vs a steady run?
  • Chris CiannellaChris Ciannella
    Coach - not sure. I haven't found a correlation to any specific workout
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