, according to Pribut, who treats runners in Washington DC in the USA. Your calves lift the heels about 1,500 times every mile, and your shins support the arches, raise the toes and absorb impact. Because the propulsive motion of running works the rear
pronation, thousands of times in a runner, causing inflammation." Sudden increases in mileage or excessive hill running or speedwork can lead to Achilles tendinitis. This tendon also has a low blood supply, making it slow to heal. If ‘acute’ Achilles
that they assist with the function of both, making an injury to either muscle group extremely disruptive to running. Both can be strained (or pulled) if they are overextended to the point that they rip slightly. A complete tear of the muscle is called a rupture
