Calf and knee issues

[1981london]

Hello All,

I am feeling my age (74), tried compression socks but have had to rest due to tightening of calves and overall fatigue. Have considered quitting but will rest for about a week and try again.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Sorry to hear that you haven't yet overcome this issue.

We all have to accept that age will affect our performance and in particular our recovery times. Have you tried leaving two or three days between runs?

Have you tried any of the leg strengthening exercises linked to in the guide? They are primarily for knees, but are in fact strengthening all the musculature surrounding the knee.

I assume that you have maintained the 3 litres of fluid intake daily and post run stretching as linked to in the guide.

[1981london in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Hi Iannoda,

I'm guilty of not following the app. advice. To be honest after years of running its a bit humbling to be told 'how too'. I've had sciatica some years ago and do some core strengthening exercises first thing and try to warm up before I go. 3 litres is lot water but I must try to increase. I've been doing 500 m. Then walking 300m then another 500m run then a longish walk which will include 1 to2 300m runs. I should perhaps focus on time rather than distance. Old habits die hard.

I will rest for a few days and try again taking your advice on board.

Thank you again for your help.

BobLocke

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to 1981london]

Bob, read this post about hydration and hopefully it will persuade you that it is crucial healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

If you pop over to the Strength and Flex forum, which is run by runners, you could ask for some specific advice for calf strengthening exercises. Another of the penalties of ageing (I know all about it!) is that we have to work harder just to keep muscle tone as it was, never mind developing it.

[1981london in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Cheers Iannoda.

Will try this.

I hope you are ok.

Bob