The Running Thread --2025

[AZMermaid]

Correlation does not necessarily equate with causation. What you describe is a common overuse injury, so it’s unlikely one 3 mile run caused that issue. Generally the recommendation for this scenario is a higher drop shoe (10mm) so the calf is not flexed as much in the toe-off, and the Novablast has an 8mm drop—it’s not like you’re running in Altras. The standard protocol is RICE, followed by exercises to strengthen the calf. KT tape really isn’t going to do anything.

While I do sorta agree, it is also crazy to me that I didn’t have a twinge of pain at all before and am now on Day 12 of ankle/tendon pain after that run. Ive tried to take it really really easy this weekend and it’s pretty much the same.