Mark Lemmon wrote:
h2ofun wrote:
Steve, so far, at 58, I guess I am lucky. Have never, yet, had this issue. Any thoughts on why some do, and some might not?
Dave,
How many years have you been running consistently? I thought I've read that you're a late bloomer re: endurance sports. If that's the case, I think you just have less miles on your legs than those of us 55+ who have been running consistently for 40+ years.
Thankfully, the calf cramping/Achilles issues haven't hit me yet, although my running pace has definitely slowed in the past decade. All my running except for races is at a comfortable pace and off pavement. I wonder whether running offroad helps maintain the neuromuscular function in the ankles and calves.
Yep, late bloomer.
That is why I was asking. Is it age or could it be the number of miles on the legs? If so, maybe this is why some "younger" folks are getting it while some older may not be, yet?
Been lucky so far. This year was my fastest running ever.
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