Calf Pains during running

[Lucyintheskywith]

My run mate is looking for some advice..

As she is struggling with calf pains during her running.

Always warms up and stretch afterwards but nothing seems to be working.

Any and all advice gratefully received..

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

There is an article of torture that fixes this - a roller. Use a tin or bottle if you can’t get hold of a foam roller. Go gently on it, it hurts. Happy running 🤗

[Lucyintheskywith Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

I've heard about these.. never used one personally but I've suggested that to my mate too x cheers

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

I agree with Grannyhugs a foam roller is great for aches and is your mate drinking at least 2-3 litres of water every day and not just on run days. 😊

[Lucyintheskywith Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

I shall suggest ( note to self drink more water too) ..Thankyou

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to Lucyintheskywith]

My foam roller is this one

corebalancefitness.co.uk/co...

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

Tell her to stretch her calves after each run and three times every day. The stair calf stretch is the best one. If she doesn’t have a foam roller then a tennis ball will work well too.

[UpTheStanley Graduate10]

Compression socks might help - I always wear them for longer runs since I suffered a calf strain that put me on the IC for a couple of weeks.

[David_G in reply to UpTheStanley]

I agree UTS, compression socks are great. I wear calf sleeves as an alternative sometimes too🙂👍

[Time_Lord]

Try doing calf raises and calf sleeves are great. I found they really help