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Just after some advice. I constantly get calf problems, though I am now 51. I would like to keep up running and do marathons still, but get calf problems about every six months. I have Asics trainers, gait analysis, even went to a podiatrist for insoles. I do warm up stretches when I run after a quarter mile and then a couple of other stretches a few minutes after. I wear older shoes then newer ones to avoid repetitive strain. I have one of those roller things to run up the calf to try to manipulate the scar tissue. I haven't really done too many gym exercises, perhaps that might be a route. I can usually get quite fit, comfortable 10 miles stuff, then it can go in a step when I have been out for an hour. Should I take up golf!

In reply to thelostjockey:

Time to go to see the physiotherapy guy. I tried a lot of things, but the problem was muscle strength. Got some specific muscle strength exercises.

In reply to thelostjockey:

got the same problem with my calf, A few years ago I also had shin problems and some exercise tips to strenthen it up cleared it up never to be seen again, I am hoping a visit to the physio will produce the same result for the calf :-/

In reply to thelostjockey:
Had a number of problems with calves over the last year or so. It stopped me running for about 3 months. I did a lot of "power" walking leading up to starting running again which helped as I could gauge when it was hurting. Run/walk strategy followed now back to full running - but key thing for me is that I deliberately run slower than before and it seems to have helped.
Gave up with stretches, rollers etc as it didn't seem to help

Sorry I also saw physio for a few months prior to getting going again.