Strain on calf muscle whilst running

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Vilhelm

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Started running last year when I began my initial weight loss scheme, I'd only do a short run (around the block) to begin with and then I managed to gradually increase the distance (loosing weight helped my performance hugely 190 down to 178pounds). However, I always ran in astro shoes which didnt help at all, plus I have flat feet. This was the beginning of the end of my weight loss, from there on out I just pigged out and ditched the idea.

Recently I have picked up weight training again and bought myself some properly fitted running shoes from a specialist running shop. Apart from re-gaining the weight I lost, I am also struggling with distance again, my calf muscle strains and I find it hard to cover even the shortest of distances. (I believe the soleus and gastrocnemius are the correct terms)

How can I prevent this, will gradually weight loss relieve the strain? or will weight training for my legs help balance the weight/muscle ratio, enabling me to run further distances? I run with the correct technique (heel kick back to knee length, landing on the balls of my feet with a slight bent forward motion of the torso)

Any insight will be appreciated.
 
Nothing? ;)
 
I was just wondering ; is it possible you went at the weight training/ running a bit too hard at first, after a long time off, and that has got your muscles really sore. I wonder if it is something you can just work through, or maybe have to slow down and go at the whole thing a little easier? Have you had a physical? I'll bet some of the experts on the forum can help you.
 
That could well be the problem, i'll be starting properly again this weekend. I will start of slow and gradually work up and see if it helps the situation. My shoes need adjusting to my feet aswell, they are brand new.

Thanks
 
when i started running again (6 months ago) my calves had the same problem. I would run a short distance ~1 mile, and for the next day my calves would KILL. I tried running on back to back days to decrease the soreness,but i couldn't even run as they would tighten reallybad. It took about 2 whole months of running 3 times a week for this to go away, but it has. Your calves might just be really weak, or not used to the exercise, and it will TAKE TIME to work out the kinks. I can honestly say that after abbout 3 months, my calves no longer get sore beyond normal fatigue. So stick with it, make sure you have recovery time, and STRETCH A LOT, like 5 times a day. Stay hydrated as well, and make sure you're getting enough potassium (eat a banana twice a day), and good luck! It shoudl work itself out but as stated, it takes a LONG time if this is your problem.
 
Thanks for your reply, this helps a lot :)
 
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