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Why do I feel so stiff ??(no sniggering please)

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My calves feel so tight and my ankles feel sore. I've not run for a week and no amount of stretching and foam rolling seems to work. Is it running related or am I just old??🤔🤔

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Not sure how old you are..? Maybe time for a wonderful sports massage:)

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate

Massage sounds good👏

Are you running too fast? Are you drinking enough water? Are you walking on rest days? Epsom salts bath after a run does wonders too!

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Buddy34Graduate

To keep everything moving when not running you should get out and walk loads it will ease up that stiffness. Good luck 😊

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Pete1wGraduate

I do plenty of walking when I'm not running, drink loads of water and I stretch and foam roll too. The Epsom salts sound good as does the massage. Thanks all.

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