So my calves remained a little sore for quite a few days after my 6k run last week, having had a 2 week gap beforehand. Therefore I was determined to get at least one very small run around the block in over the weekend, to try and ensure that my body wasn’t shocked going a whole week between runs. So having run on the Wednesday, my calves were sort-of better by Saturday morning, which is when I decided the time was right for a run around the block. Around the block is 500 metres, so even with a little calf discomfort, what’s the worst that could happen I thought. However I got half way around and thought it best to stop, walking/limping home. It was an error for sure.
However come Monday I managed to complete this short 500m with no discomfort to my calves or anywhere else. This then led on to my 6k run two days later, which aside from the normal sore soles the next day and a minute amount soreness in my calves, was absolutely fine. I think if I get in a few of these tiny runs between the big runs I’ll feel no calve discomfort at all in future.
Once thing I did notice last night after my run and also today, was that my sole recovery time is really improving. Previously I’d wear the liners in my Vivobarefoot shoes for walking around the following day, as my soles felt really sore and I almost needed this extra padding whilst they recovered. Today I’m not wearing the liners, just the virgin Vivos and it feels fine. A slight amount of soreness, but much less than ever before. So I think my soles are stepping up to the challenge with remarkable speed.