Chronic Calf Pulls Nearly Stopped My Running Career

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Got a Running Injury? Avoid Doctors That Tell You This
By Norma Coto, PhD, BRS member


Chronic Calf Pulls Nearly Stopped My Running Career

In 2007, I ran the Virginia Beach Marathon. It was my fastest marathon, qualifying me for the Boston Marathon for a second time.

Unfortunately, I never made it to Boston again.

During my training, I developed chronic calf pulls. This calf pain would go on to plague me until 2016. In the years between 2007 and 2016, I went to podiatrists, orthopedic doctors, neurologists, and physical trainers.

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