Comments on: The Story of My Calves http://completerunning.com/archives/2006/10/04/the-story-of-my-calves/ Runner's Information & Advice Mon, 21 May 2012 20:01:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Dr. Lee Millerhttp://completerunning.com/archives/2006/10/04/the-story-of-my-calves/comment-page-1/#comment-3272 Dr. Lee Miller Fri, 06 Oct 2006 15:20:07 +0000 http://completerunning.com/archives/2006/10/04/the-story-of-my-calves/#comment-3272 I am referring to the phase of the gait cycle called "toe off". In essence, this phase is done more forcefully in certain types of running such as speedwork and hill training. The entire gait cycle comprises all the phases of foot movement from heel strike to toe off. I am referring to the phase of the gait cycle called “toe off”. In essence, this phase is done more forcefully in certain types of running such as speedwork and hill training. The entire gait cycle comprises all the phases of foot movement from heel strike to toe off.

]]> By: Wallace Muffhttp://completerunning.com/archives/2006/10/04/the-story-of-my-calves/comment-page-1/#comment-3270 Wallace Muff Fri, 06 Oct 2006 13:08:39 +0000 http://completerunning.com/archives/2006/10/04/the-story-of-my-calves/#comment-3270 There is no such thing as "running on your toes," period. Check out the best runners (sprinters and distance,) they all land on the balls of their feet. Hope this helps. There is no such thing as “running on your toes,” period. Check out the best runners (sprinters and distance,) they all land on the balls of their feet.
Hope this helps.

]]> By: Blaine Moore (Run to Win)http://completerunning.com/archives/2006/10/04/the-story-of-my-calves/comment-page-1/#comment-3251 Blaine Moore (Run to Win) Wed, 04 Oct 2006 15:19:38 +0000 http://completerunning.com/archives/2006/10/04/the-story-of-my-calves/#comment-3251 The idea is to work and train the muscles that you will be using. Just like you would not want to go into a gym and do 400 pound calf raises on your first set in your first workout, you do not want to run your first race off of no speedwork or run steep hill repeats for the first week of your training program. The idea is to work and train the muscles that you will be using. Just like you would not want to go into a gym and do 400 pound calf raises on your first set in your first workout, you do not want to run your first race off of no speedwork or run steep hill repeats for the first week of your training program.

]]> By: Dr. Lee Millerhttp://completerunning.com/archives/2006/10/04/the-story-of-my-calves/comment-page-1/#comment-3250 Dr. Lee Miller Wed, 04 Oct 2006 15:06:06 +0000 http://completerunning.com/archives/2006/10/04/the-story-of-my-calves/#comment-3250 Hi Pete, I agree that "toe running" would include hills, especially steeper hills. Any training that requires a more explosive type of toe off will stress the calve muscles. The function of the calve muscles is to allow plantar flexion, which is to point the toes towards the ground. Hi Pete,

I agree that “toe running” would include hills, especially steeper hills. Any training that requires a more explosive type of toe off will stress the calve muscles. The function of the calve muscles is to allow plantar flexion, which is to point the toes towards the ground.

]]> By: Petehttp://completerunning.com/archives/2006/10/04/the-story-of-my-calves/comment-page-1/#comment-3249 Pete Wed, 04 Oct 2006 14:56:18 +0000 http://completerunning.com/archives/2006/10/04/the-story-of-my-calves/#comment-3249 Good article. I messed up my calves when I started doing steep hill work, and found myself on my toes a lot. Would you agree that "toe running" could include hills, in addition to the speed work that you mention? Good article. I messed up my calves when I started doing steep hill work, and found myself on my toes a lot. Would you agree that “toe running” could include hills, in addition to the speed work that you mention?

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