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I have a new twinge. After a couple of miles I get tightness high on my calf, almost on the back of my knee. We can I do to fix it, not enough lean.
thanks,
Dan

Hi Im new to Chi Running but I think that sounds like you may be heel striking and not relaxing your foot, i had a similar problem and that was caused by heel strike.

Anyway Im sure the experts will put you right.

Good luck with your running.

Hi Dan

Dene may be right - you might be holding too much tension in your ankle and heel striking. Also, if you are over-striding, landing way out in front of you hips and hyperextending (locking) your knee, that can cause that issue. Keep in mind that you want to land behind your hips and never ever step in front of your knee.

One last thought - if you are leaning too much, you’ll feel tension in your calves (see page 234 in the Chi Running book). It doesn’t sound to me like that is the issue, but bear it mind.

See if that helps and keep us posted.

Laura Houston
Certified Chi Running and Chi Walking Instructor
Seattle WA

I have had similar tightness problems when I do too much running in minimalist shoes.  But the tightness was much lower of my calves.

Eric