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Jul 6, 2020
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socorny
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Great advice - thanks everyone!
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Question for runners out there...Just turned 54 (yesterday), and
socorny
7/6/20 2:10pm
Are you running on your toes? My calves are generally the last muscle in my legs to tire.
Pimpin4Paradise
7/6/20 2:11pm
Not really, just running like I've always run.
socorny
7/6/20 2:13pm
Do your new running shoes look like this?
Pimpin4Paradise
7/6/20 2:16pm
I have the same problem. Calves get way sore. Sore for almost a week.
SweetBabyG
7/6/20 2:44pm
My calves don't stay sore...burning subsides pretty quick after I walk a little.
socorny
7/6/20 4:26pm
Sounds like it could be an issue with heel drop.
HomeTownHero
7/6/20 2:20pm
So thicker, more supportive heels might help, but how do you figure
SweetBabyG
7/6/20 2:50pm
You can. The truth is, the best shoe for you is the one the feels most natural.
HomeTownHero
7/6/20 3:03pm
I'm the same age...
Flashback
7/6/20 2:21pm
Stretch might help. I stop usually 5 minutes into my run when I am starting to warm up, and stretch my calves.
cruiserhead
7/6/20 2:21pm
try some compression sleeves for your calves, they've helped me
The Pope
7/6/20 2:22pm
When ever I cramp it’s a hydration issue. I drink a lot of water throughout the
ChiCityCoug
7/6/20 2:29pm
Do you wear dress shoes a lot? My FIL had this issue so DR. gave him heel
gp232
7/6/20 2:37pm
Only on Sundays, but it's been a few months now.
socorny
7/6/20 4:34pm
Weight is a factor for your age. Just 2-3 months into it calves can still be a problem. Do very little uphill for a
lightmann
7/6/20 2:50pm
Check your foot mechanics and see if you over or under pronate.
MuchoKG
7/6/20 2:56pm
I had a very similar issue. Discussed it with a running coach at the local store (he's also a sales clerk) and he
DrBYU
7/6/20 3:07pm
Go to a running store and have them analyze your gait (slrunning co if in utah)
NarfUte
7/6/20 3:20pm
I would think a low heel drop shoe might help. Most shoes have significant heel
chrisrenrut
7/6/20 3:51pm
Great advice - thanks everyone!
socorny
7/6/20 4:37pm
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