What are some ways to build up my calf muscles for running?
Posted by Ray Gill
Filed under Running Answers
Whenever I start to run, my calves start hurting a lot, and really early. Earlier, when I was running on my treadmill, at the .30 mile mark, by calves were BURNING.
What are some exercises, besides running of course, that would help me build up these muscles so they don’t hurt so easily?
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i prefer doing calve raises. but thats just me, that doesnt mean thats the best exercise. if you have access to a gym, try doing some lightweight leg presses. if you do to much weight, you could build them too much, wich is something that you dont want for running. try like 3 repetitions of 10, with a 3 minute interval between each. do this about twice a week.
hope this helps. good luck!
You just have to run through the pain.
calf raises/step ups 3 sets of 15