Painful Calves when Running.?

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For the last 2 months, each time I jog, I will experience sharp pain in both of calves, the entire calves will also be tighten up.

I am in my 40's, my last 10km run was 5 yrs back, clocking 55min.  Since than, I do not work out as much due to many overseas posting.  But recently, as my life is more stable, I am getting back on my exercise routine.

I have been cycling for the last 6 months before turning back to running, as I wish to take part in 10 km run again.  But I could not complete even 1.5km at any time due to the sharp pain. 

I am a firm believer of stretching, and I even apply heavy 'deep heat' and use a leg warmer (making me look like a sissy) when I exercise. 

I have put on a bit of weight (84 kg now) since my last 10 km run.  But I am not at my heaviest weight.  (89kg at 22 yrs old, but 2.4km below 10 minute, and 10km below 45 min). 

Any expert out there have any idea?   

Thanks.

yellow99balloons · Accepted Answer

Try massaging, both before and after the exercise.  perhaps changes in weight may have cause the pain.

Anonymous · Answer

I have football train four/five tuition days each and every week so there's a LOT of jogging for that. You have to ensure that you just ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS stretch your legs, fingers, and almost the whole lot earlier than AND after your exercise. I get relatively sore besides despite doing that even though so a different factor that you just would desire to take a look at is soaking in sizzling water. It will relieve anxiety and loosen up your muscle mass. Hope this helped !

Anonymous · Answer

Try stretching... 
Put the front part of your feet on a stair, so that your heels are hanging off the steps

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Painful Calves when Running.?

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