Sore Calfs

I run about 4 miles or half an hour every night. However, the pain in my calfs is limiting my stride and stopping me from doing more. Whats goin on? They just feel really heavy and tight. When i was training for rowing i had no such problems.

Have you got proper running shoes? If so, how many miles have you run in them?

As in spikes? No way. I just use me trainers, which are well worn in. I'm only running round a pretty even sports field.

As in spikes? No way. I just use me trainers, which are well worn in. I'm only running round a pretty even sports field.

Get proper running shoes. Go to a specialist running shop and get shoes that fit your stride pattern. Tell them what sort of running you usually do (road/cross country) and how far etc. They'll get you to run on a treadmill and give you an evalutation of what shoe would fit you best (for free). Running is an impact sport and without the proper footwear you risk long term damage to your joints

Also, are you warming up and stretching before and after running?

do you warm down properly after running? Cos i never used to do that after exercise and was in so much pain!

Seriously.. combine Iyengar Yoga into your weekly training plan. If you do it enough you shouldn't have to suffer to with sore muscles at all.

for more information. it is just my inside calves. and they dont hurt while i run. just the other 23 hours of the day.