I've been trying to get my technique right, in terms of hitting the ground with different parts of my foot in order to find what's right for me and and on my last run I was favouring heel first but, I've woken up the next day and my calf on my left leg is killing me! I can walk on it after a while but if I've been sitting down for a small period of time and then walk, I'm hobbling for the first couple of steps 🥺. Any good stretches I can factor in ??
I know from articles I've read that running isn't a breeze and you've got to be prepared for aches and pains in the beginning so it could just be that but, I don't want it to be a persistent thing if I'm hitting the ground incorrectly or not stretching effectively.
Cheers!
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I would say not everyone is a natural heel toe rubber so go with what feels right for you. Also knee length compression socks really helped my calf and shin pains.
and includes advice on minimising impact, stretching after every run, hydration and strengthening exercises, all of which will help.
Stick with whatever happens naturally at this stage otherwise you can make the situation much worse. Heel striking is the least favourable, but most common form of footstrike, which is why it is advised to concentrate on minimising impact, rather than attempt to alter your natural ground contact.
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