Track vs road running

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niallse
niallse Posts: 58
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Does anyone know if there is a reason for my calves to hurt soo much more after a track training sessions compared to a road sessions? Is this a common phenomenon or is it just me?

Thanks

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  • SteveTries
    SteveTries Posts: 723 Member
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    Grass track?
  • ATT949
    ATT949 Posts: 1,245 Member
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    Does anyone know if there is a reason for my calves to hurt soo much more after a track training sessions compared to a road sessions? Is this a common phenomenon or is it just me?

    Thanks
    Runners who run regularly on a canted surface can develop problems so they're advised against running only on that surface but I've not heard of anything where running on a track is worse than running on a road. In fact, the surface of a track gives more than the asphalt which is "softer" than concrete.

    Dunno why you'd have problems. Is it, perhaps, because you're more comfortable on the track so you're running faster?
  • ATLMel
    ATLMel Posts: 392 Member
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    Could be the camber.

    I'm more sore after a track workout but that's because it's, well, a track workout....speed play always leaves me sore.
  • brandyk77
    brandyk77 Posts: 605 Member
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    increased speed and more turning tends to make your calves more sore as well. I get this after track sessions on a flat track. We also do drills beforehand and those can tweak the ol' calves if you aren't careful

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