157: Treating Calf Pain in Runners

Runners tend to have strong legs muscles built from miles on the roads or trails.  We often tout the importance of maintaining strong core muscles, which is very important.  However, today we are going to focus on a pair of muscles and their neighbors, who propel every step while also cushioning every landing.  In this episode, we put the calves on center stage and discuss why this dynamic duo is so important to your running success.     Highlights of the Episode Running is actually a more complicated process than it first appears The 4 phases of running gait and muscle action during each  How running form maximizes the efficiency of using our forces The running body is a passive spring (the importance or our tendons) The running body is an active engine (the importance of our muscles) The running body is beautifully intertwined - how the active machine and passive spring work together When the body changes, problems can occur How we can counteract the effects of aging and protect ourselves from injury How we can get stronger and faster as we get older   Challenge of the week:  Calf Raise Challenge - check out our show notes or social media for more details!     Thanks for Listening!! To download our FREE strength guide for runners, click here.   To join the RLR Tribe, click here. If you have a topic you would like us to talk about, please send us an email at [email protected]    Come find us on Facebook and Instagram and say hi! Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and we read each one! Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or Google Play Interested in Training plans and Coaching? Check that out here!   Don't forget: The information in this website is not intended to treat or diagnose any medical condition or to provide medical advice. It is intended for general education in the areas of health and wellness. All information contained in this site is intended to be educational in nature. Nothing should be considered medical advice for your specific situation. Gain access to my new secret podcast, Unbreakable: The Runner's Guide To Injury-Proofing Your Body After 40. Click here: https://www.realliferunners.com/secretJoin the Team! -->  https://www.realliferunners.com/team Thanks for Listening!!Be sure to hit FOLLOW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player Leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your ratings and reviews really help and we read each one!Come find us on Instagram and say hi! Don't forget: The information on this website is not intended to treat or diagnose any medical condition or to provide medical advice. It is intended for general education in the areas of health and wellness. All information contained in this site is intended to be educational in nature. Nothing should be considered medical advice for your specific situation.