When training for a marathon last fall, I experienced serious calf tightness. It felt worst when I took my first few steps out of bed in the morning, like my ankles wouldn’t move. While that tension ...

It’s easy to assume that, in order to become a better runner, all you need to do is to run more. The reality, though, is a little more nuanced. Yes, more miles usually translates to quicker times, but ...

This is a classic calf stretch that you can do just about anywhere. Stand a little less than arm's distance from the wall. Step your left leg forward and your right leg back, keeping your feet ...

Preparing for a marathon takes time, effort, motivation, stamina, and consistency. Maybe you’ve been practicing your race-day routine and building your running base over time by gradually increasing ...

Our calves muscles can get tight doing a variety of simple and strenuous activities including just walking. Intermountain Health yoga instructor Dawn Young says stretching your calves before or after ...

Discover which muscle groups tend to be tight in male bodies and the best stretches for men to do.

Certified Massage Therapist Chris Grauch, from Boulder, Colorado, has been running trails for almost 20 years. He's finished the Leadville Trail 100-miler twice, won the Breckenridge Crest Marathon ...