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Any tips for cramp tightness in back of calf /ankle area.

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Just done W3 R1 which amazes me. The last run on W2 and todays I had what I can only describe as a really tight painful cramp in yjr lower leg at the back. It goes when I walk but really hurts on the last run. Should I be doing something to prevent this ?

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Are you stretching before and after your run?

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Karenjlb in reply toSIXmm

I do not stretch before but I do afterwards. Maybe I should stretch after the warm up walk.

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Remember active stretches before, static stretches after ;)

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Warm up well and stretch well after each run...

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Well done :)

It could be your shoes too. Have you had gait analysis? Good luck

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