Avoid hills??? The whole point of my training is to be able to run hills . . . I guess the answer is just dont train???. . . I dont think so. The real answer is to train smart and dont overdo it just like with any other sore muscle.
@@mutekn0wm0re82 But virtually everyone says static stretches are good. Jumping rope seemed to cure my achilles tendon pain (but who knows). I still have calf soreness but I never thought it was serious but it made me click the video. This is like the advice for plantar fasciitis. The advice is try EVERYTHING that ever seemed to work for anyone.
After suffering from recurrent achilles and calf pain, discovered lowering the heel drop in my shoe. It changed foot strike, taking the stress off those areas. Zero pain since then. With that solved, i had a friend with the same problem, they did the same thing and has had no pain issues since. The take away here is that it can be just an equipment issue.
Great in depth video! I'd heard something that stuck with me a while back, about how people focus too much on the shoes they wear during training, and not enough on what they wear the rest of the time. It's hard to undo in a 60 minute training session what was done over 10+ hours in the high drop or heeled footwear many people wear daily.
I've experienced multiple calf issues over the last 8 years, since returning to running. I've always put it down to "old man's calves", I am 62 at the moment. I started a strength program earlier this year, which includes 2 workouts a week with calf raises, double legged with a tennis ball between my ankle and straight and bent leg single legged calf raises. I have built up to holding a 6kg weight in each hand for the double logged and the 6kg weight in the working side of the single legged versions. When I do these in the gym, I have 30kg on the machine for the double legged and 20kg for the single legged versions. I also do the eccentric version with hand weights on another day. I still have calf pain sometimes, but not often. Have you done or intend to make a video on quadricep pain, that is the most problematic issue I face these days. Thanks for the video.
My mind is blown. I had to put off today’s run because my calfs are still in bits from the weekend. Weirdly perfect timing! Any tips for getting round DOMS from S&C? I’m really keen to hit more weights but my recovery takes days and feels like I’ll injure myself if I run the following day.
I'm interested in your thoughts on incorporating calf raises (straight leg and bent knee) in the strength component, or we should favor eccentric calf drops due to their focus on the achilles / calf at extension? Thanks for sharing your great insights through these videos.
I think both have their place! If you have issues with both, include both. If you're healthy and don't seem to have calf issues, you probably don't need to give them much extra attention.
@@IT_Farhan My gym got rid of their seated calf raise machine. Now I just incorporate them with leg presses and sometimes with weighted squats (using dumbbells instead of a barbell)
Massage worked for me. My calves were very tight and massaging them was very painful but they became relaxed and the pain in my Achilles tendons disappeared almost completely.
Great stuff, Jason. I see a massage therapist specifically for my legs, and he told me I have the tightest calves he's ever felt... I guess I should address them with a couple of these tips!
Hey kinda off topic. But I was wondering why you think my lower back sometimes gets really sore when I’m running? I’m just getting back into running I use to be really serious about it. My lower back was never a problem but for some reason it’s a very annoying problem for me now? Thoughts ?
You said in the video you would put examples of zero drop shoes you love in the description (6:50). I use Zero shoes and Altra, but you didn't share your likes.
Starts at 1:51
1. Avoid hills
2. Self Message (foam roller/ball)
3. Avoid static stretches
-Training-
1. Spend time in low-drop/zero drop position
2. Do drills
3. Jumprope (30s-1min)
4. Strength training
5. Eccentric Calf Drops
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Avoid hills??? The whole point of my training is to be able to run hills . . . I guess the answer is just dont train???. . . I dont think so. The real answer is to train smart and dont overdo it just like with any other sore muscle.
@@hikerJohnhe’s talking about recovery
@@mutekn0wm0re82 But virtually everyone says static stretches are good. Jumping rope seemed to cure my achilles tendon pain (but who knows). I still have calf soreness but I never thought it was serious but it made me click the video. This is like the advice for plantar fasciitis. The advice is try EVERYTHING that ever seemed to work for anyone.
After suffering from recurrent achilles and calf pain, discovered lowering the heel drop in my shoe. It changed foot strike, taking the stress off those areas. Zero pain since then. With that solved, i had a friend with the same problem, they did the same thing and has had no pain issues since.
The take away here is that it can be just an equipment issue.
Great in depth video! I'd heard something that stuck with me a while back, about how people focus too much on the shoes they wear during training, and not enough on what they wear the rest of the time. It's hard to undo in a 60 minute training session what was done over 10+ hours in the high drop or heeled footwear many people wear daily.
Wow perfect timing. Been struggling with my calves!!
I've experienced multiple calf issues over the last 8 years, since returning to running. I've always put it down to "old man's calves", I am 62 at the moment. I started a strength program earlier this year, which includes 2 workouts a week with calf raises, double legged with a tennis ball between my ankle and straight and bent leg single legged calf raises. I have built up to holding a 6kg weight in each hand for the double logged and the 6kg weight in the working side of the single legged versions. When I do these in the gym, I have 30kg on the machine for the double legged and 20kg for the single legged versions. I also do the eccentric version with hand weights on another day. I still have calf pain sometimes, but not often. Have you done or intend to make a video on quadricep pain, that is the most problematic issue I face these days. Thanks for the video.
My mind is blown. I had to put off today’s run because my calfs are still in bits from the weekend. Weirdly perfect timing! Any tips for getting round DOMS from S&C? I’m really keen to hit more weights but my recovery takes days and feels like I’ll injure myself if I run the following day.
I've been struggling with this all season! Thank you!
I'm interested in your thoughts on incorporating calf raises (straight leg and bent knee) in the strength component, or we should favor eccentric calf drops due to their focus on the achilles / calf at extension? Thanks for sharing your great insights through these videos.
I think both have their place! If you have issues with both, include both. If you're healthy and don't seem to have calf issues, you probably don't need to give them much extra attention.
Both are needed. Seated gets the important soleus.
@@IT_Farhan My gym got rid of their seated calf raise machine. Now I just incorporate them with leg presses and sometimes with weighted squats (using dumbbells instead of a barbell)
Wow! Powerful thoughts and very well presented. I will take your advice and facilitate the recovery process in a more science based manner.
Massage worked for me. My calves were very tight and massaging them was very painful but they became relaxed and the pain in my Achilles tendons disappeared almost completely.
Good information
Great tips. 👍 thanks Jason
Quantity matters. Timing matters.
The calf drops sorted my Achilles! Do them all the time now.
Something that had a bad result for me was getting on the road bike. I have no idea why, but it caused much more soreness.
I'm doing my first marathon on Sunday and worried about my legs or calf soreness. Hopefully this will help 🙏 🙂
It's not clear to me whey zero drop shoes would be beneficial?
I need this , always feeling soreness after run thanks for the tips
Бегайте чаще и не только по прямой комбинируйте трассу, перестанут болеть, бегаю каждый день и ничего не болит
Which shoes you recommend?
The running shoes that you find comfortable to run in!
Great stuff, Jason. I see a massage therapist specifically for my legs, and he told me I have the tightest calves he's ever felt... I guess I should address them with a couple of these tips!
Strengthen, strengthen, strengthen!
Preach it brother
When theres an uphill theres a downhill. How do I run downhills safely during regular runs?
Just run easy. Why wouldn't a downhill be safe?
@@JasonFitzgerald the impacts build up fast if you aren’t well built
Hey kinda off topic. But I was wondering why you think my lower back sometimes gets really sore when I’m running? I’m just getting back into running I use to be really serious about it. My lower back was never a problem but for some reason it’s a very annoying problem for me now? Thoughts ?
I had this issue and was told to work on my core strength! It helped!
I got a bit worried when you said no to bare feet, then breathed a sigh if relief. It is summer here and bare feet is definitely a cultural norm.
Going barefoot is very healthy! It's just best not to aggravate an already sore calf with a fair amount of time spent barefoot.
You said in the video you would put examples of zero drop shoes you love in the description (6:50). I use Zero shoes and Altra, but you didn't share your likes.
Oops, forgot! I was specifically going to mention PLAE. I'm wearing them now for casual wear and love them.
@@JasonFitzgerald what about when running?
@@yipikaye Whatever you find comfortable!
Thanks Coach, just couldn’t take you seriously with those glasses lol
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy
@@StrengthRunning 😆😎
Not me stretching my calves every day cuz they're sore.....
Lol
Run barefoot