Preventing Leg Pain from Jogging?

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  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
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    Beginner runners always get calf pain; it will ease with time and getting into a gait that suits you. Well done on moving to mid-foot landing - the heel-to-toe thing is a mistake many beginners make. Stretch loads - heel drop-downs on a step and yoga downward-facing-dog are good to add into your routine. Do you regularly wear high heels? That can shorten the calf too.
    Be careful when you first start out. I started too eagerly - too much too soon and now I'm recovering from pes anserinus bursitis in both knees. Get a good physical therapist to support you if you're worried. I also blame the shoes, I have some new ones with much better shock absorption.

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    I'm convinced that most of new runners' problems aren't type/fit of shoes, gait, technique, etc. (although ultimately important to their longevity in the activity) but are instead entirely from doing too much too fast.

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