Yesterday I did a 2.2 mile run at quite an steady pace I did not stretch as I was only running for 20 mins I then did an aerobics class today my calves are aching Ive had shin splints before and these feel exact same except its the back of my leg this is not the first time this has happened my trainers are fine is it because I never stretched and is there a name for this injury.
Thanks In Advance
Karenx
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Another point - do you normally exercise two days in a row? If not, maybe that's the problem?
I had a similar problem yesterday, I ran 14 miles on Sunday calfs felt so tight, yesterday evening went for run after 2 miles had to stop and stretch out due to pain once the muscles had warmed up, last 4 miles were, ok legs feel great today.
My tip is get the right shoes, and have a word with the sweatshop first as they have a foot monitor in most shops that tels you where all the pressure goes down on what are the best shoes for your feet.
Most running injury sites/books don't deal with pain at the back of the leg - you might want to look up posterior compartment syndrome to see if it matches.
New shoes, warming up, lots of general stretching and running fewer miles faster seems to be working for me.