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  1. Highlander11

    Rapidly fatiguing calves=cramping, very limitting

    Physio has given me the all clear today, improved dorsi-flexion on right calf well within normal range. Checked hamstring length and ITB, all good. Seemingly no biomechanic issues behind my 'injury'. He has recommended increasing my distance 20% weekly to see where it takes me. If my 'symptoms'...
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    Rapidly fatiguing calves=cramping, very limitting

    Physio reckons it seems to be high number of fast twitch fibres fatiguing rapidly causing a cramping sensation. It used to only happen on my right but now on my left too. I have had dry needling done, and advised stretches and strengthening exercises from physio. I was experiencing this issue on...
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    Comment by 'Highlander11' in 'I'm buying a bike, no running for me (darn genetics)'

    Could be Efrem, enjoy biking too but not the freedom that running provides
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    Comment by 'Highlander11' in 'I'm buying a bike, no running for me (darn genetics)'

    10 minutes on treadmill today actually went alright, holding off on that bike for another day or two
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    I'm buying a bike, no running for me (darn genetics)

    I've recently discovered the issue that I previously had with my right calf...is now also present in my left too! According to the physio, there appears to be high percentage of fast twitch fibres in my calves that fatigue relatively quickly...then don't relax!! I hadn't run for 4 days the first...
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    Comment by 'Highlander11' in 'Working up to distance, any thoughts?'

    Thanks for pointing me in the right direction rb2001, hugely appreciated! Happy running in Utah!
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    Working up to distance, any thoughts?

    G'day all, just signed up to this blog site, looking forward to learning from you guys out there. First question from me, what advice would anyone have to increase my distance? I have been regularly training up to thirty minutes in either barefoot on the beach, or vibram five fingers treadmill...
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    Highlander11

    Almost 40 year old paleo newly barefooted runner...committed to the cause! Previous highlights includes Kentish Triple Top mountain run, a glorious run across Mt Van Dyke, Mt Claude and Mt Roland (Tasmania)
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