I’ve been having recurring issues to my left calf since early this year when I was training with the Mid volume SS plan. Soon after starting the plan I got a bike fit, but ended up injuring my right hip flexor because I was overcompensating for a cramp/knot in my left calf. After recovering I’ve b…

Worth having a look at this thread Athlete compartment syndrome If you can continue to run but not cycle it may not be relevant but I think it can masquerade in a variety of ways and I don’t think there is much awareness of it.

I have had plenty of calf issues with a history of marathon running. Usually its calf flexibility with me - lots of heel drops off a step, calf raises using one leg and plenty of self massage with a wooden rolling pin - not a foam roller they are to big - around the lower calf/top of the tendon sor…

See this thread where I detailed my experiences: Myofascial pain syndrome in both calves - Training - TrainerRoad I strained my calf cycling several years ago and it took a loooong time to fully recover and still I would say is only 90%. (the PT told me it would never be 100% due to scar tissue).…

The numbness is gradually going, think damaged nerve somehow as taken months to go away, maybe over working the muscle but no other problems

If you haven’t already go see a sports masseur as it might be some muscle scarring that’s causing the recurrence. Or use the rolling pin as someone mentioned previously. I had an issue a few years back where I just couldn’t run more than a mile or so without it pulling. Turned out to be scarring fro…

Recurring calf issues (gastroc, soleus)

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TomasIvarsson September 10, 2021, 4:11pm 2

If you haven’t already, I’ll suggest a cleat position further back than traditionally. I have mine an additional 15mm from my Sidi’s original position and it has helped me a lot… And don’t walk as much.

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Recurring calf issues (gastroc, soleus)

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