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2008-10-15 11:17 PM

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Subject: Sore Calves
I cycle quite a bit and I believe that it has caused problems with soreness in my calves during and after runs.   I have concentrated on stretching out the calves more and I bought a massage stick....   I want to pick up my mileage but I don't want to do any damage to my calves to hender my training.   Other than stretching is there any other advise on how to deal with this problem?

2008-10-16 2:18 PM
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Subject: RE: Sore Calves
Make sure you are stretching other muscles properly as well as just your calves.  Tight hamstrings, for example, could have a knock on affect making your calves sore.
2008-10-18 11:18 PM
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I think you might be right....    I teach cycling classes and I stretch a little bit before and after, but I probably don't have the flexibiilty I should have.   I am actually considering taken a yoga class at the club to help with the tightness in the hamstrings and cavles. 
2008-10-19 12:13 AM
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Subject: RE: Sore Calves

definately find some great stretches, and stretch carefully. Then try to do a couple sets of 1 legged calf raises during a strength routine. 20 reps, 3 sets is prety normal.....

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