If, like many runners out there, you have tight calves you should really be looking at improved ways of mobilising your foot and ankle joints prior to running.
Doing so on a regular basis will not only reduce the tightness it can improve you ability to absorb the impact at foot strike and allow a more effective push off
The following videos explain 2 very easy ways of doing this and further down the page is a full warm up for runners with tight calves
| Session Format | Exercise | Sets and Reps | tempo |
| Hamstring Stretch w Torso rotation | 2 x 10 each side | medium | |
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Core / Fascial Stretching |
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| Banded Ankle Distraction | 2 x 30s each side | medium | |
| Hip Mobility Routine | 2 sets | medium | |
| Maximise Mobility | |||
| Belt Box Squat | 2 x 4 reps | medium | |
| Advanced 1/2 Kneeling Box Jump | 2 x 6 reps | medium | |
| Initiate and integrate stability | |||
| Advanced Unsatble Lunge | 4 x 4 reps each side | medium | |