deep in the calf that attaches to the Achilles. Doing a calf stretch with a straight leg hits the gastrocnemius, but that’s only half the battle. Here’s how to target the soleus: stand with your palms against a wall, one leg forward, one leg back. Lower
. These injuries usually come after a burst of speed, and with a popping sound or sensation. Overtraining, forceful stretching, excessive speedwork or speedwork without a proper warm-up can strain a muscle. Strength imbalances also pose a threat. If the fronts
