Comments on: #256 Running Mistakes To Avoid https://www.rachaelattard.com/256-running-mistakes-avoid/ Thu, 09 Mar 2017 04:07:55 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.8.2 By: Rachael Attard https://www.rachaelattard.com/256-running-mistakes-avoid/comment-page-1/#comment-6546 Thu, 09 Mar 2017 04:07:55 +0000 http://www.rachaelattard.com/?p=6788#comment-6546 In reply to Jane.

Hi Jane, yes it could be both fat and muscle. And I do think that perhaps gaining weight, walking up stairs, etc have caused them to get bigger over time (crossing your legs probably doesn’t have an effect though). You can get them to how they were before – have a read of my blog post on how to slim calves as it will have lots of helpful hints there! I probably wouldn’t do distance running 6 times per week – this is overtraining and because running uses your calves, they might actually increase in size. I would keep running to 3 times per week and 30 minutes maximum (also make sure you’re running on a flat surface). And try to avoid any exercises that use your calves to give your muscles a chance to reduce. Also losing weight overall will help! xx

]]> By: Jane https://www.rachaelattard.com/256-running-mistakes-avoid/comment-page-1/#comment-6543 Thu, 09 Mar 2017 01:57:03 +0000 http://www.rachaelattard.com/?p=6788#comment-6543 Hi! This is such a helpful post! When I in my elementary school years, my calves were relatively skinny. I have been carrying heavy backpacks, I tend to put a lot of pressure on my calves when I am crossing my legs and I have a two story house. Would these daily activities be a progressive, but ultimate reason that it has become thick now? If so, can I get them to be where it was before? I just have a feeling that it has a huge cause as to why it became progressively got bigger. Or is it that my body changed and can’t get it back to the way it was? Also, I am not active and I do have to lose weight as well. Is distance running 6 days a week and stretching a lot afterwards slim down the calf muscle? When I feel my calves, I can grab a handful of fat when I pinch them with my hand, but is there anyway I can get straight legs? I heard from Camille Hugh, the author from Thaigh Gap Hack, that the bulkiness from the calves might feel like all muscle, but it might actually be fat. Sorry I am asking so many questions! Oh and thank you so much for giving your precious time to reading and responding to my posts!

]]> By: Rachael Attard https://www.rachaelattard.com/256-running-mistakes-avoid/comment-page-1/#comment-5648 Tue, 10 Jan 2017 08:18:01 +0000 http://www.rachaelattard.com/?p=6788#comment-5648 In reply to Jayne Bettison.

Hi Jayne, I usually get blisters the first few days until I wear them in. But if you’re still getting blisters after that it might be worth trying different shoes (or socks). My absolute favourites (especially for running) are Aasics GT 3000 series xx

]]> By: Jayne Bettison https://www.rachaelattard.com/256-running-mistakes-avoid/comment-page-1/#comment-5647 Tue, 10 Jan 2017 04:53:30 +0000 http://www.rachaelattard.com/?p=6788#comment-5647 Hi Rachael,

Would you have any recommendations for some good running shoes? I’ve tried a few different ones, but still seem to get some bad blisters! I have a relatively narrow foot, so do find some brands feel too wide.

Thanks x

]]> By: Rachael Attard https://www.rachaelattard.com/256-running-mistakes-avoid/comment-page-1/#comment-5628 Mon, 09 Jan 2017 01:32:19 +0000 http://www.rachaelattard.com/?p=6788#comment-5628 In reply to Cath.

Hi Cath, it’s hard to know without seeing you or knowing your height / weight, but I would assume endomorph xx

]]> By: Cath https://www.rachaelattard.com/256-running-mistakes-avoid/comment-page-1/#comment-5618 Sun, 08 Jan 2017 01:26:14 +0000 http://www.rachaelattard.com/?p=6788#comment-5618 Hi Rachael,

I am an apple shape can you please advise what body type this is.

Thanks

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