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Struggling with burning calf pain whilst running.....any tips please?

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Are you doing dynamic stretches before and cool down stretches after? That could be a significant factor if you are struggling.

Heres the dynamic warm up stretches I do: runnersworld.com/health-inj...

Heres the cool down stretches I do: nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/h...

Can be to do with hydration too so make sure you are drinking enough the day before and before your run!

Good luck with the rest of your journey :)

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I had calf strains. Check out chi jogging on YouTube and also your foot placement. I try and land mid foot instead of front of foot and it helped me. Take it really slow. Good luck 🏃‍♀️🤞

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