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I can no run 3 times a week but problem I have my calf muscle is very tight after a ankle repair not sure if it should be like this if loses of after I get into the run get home sit down and way to tight again

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Stretching immediately after every run, nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/h... while muscles are still warm and supple, pulls out contractions, avoiding carrying tensions into the next run and also improves recovery by improving blood flow.

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I found out from pyso I had after op that the repair on ankle is to tight

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