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Are Your Calves Strong Enough for Running?
I can’t even count the number of runners I have treated with weak calves. This doesn’t only apply to beginners either. I have assessed marathon runners that were barely able to do 10 calf raises. Surprising, right?
When we think about strength training for runners, we often jump straight to our quads, hamstrings, and glutes. But what about your calves? These muscles are usually undertrained despite playing a critical role in running performance.
