Hi,

Could you giveme some more information on your problem? It sounds very much like my own even though I think mine are shin plints related problems.
I started preseason training recently and just like last year I have problems. My guess is the sprinting part of training, (I normally run about 25-40 km a week) which is new.
I know that insufficient use of the gluteal muscles makes that the calf muscles are compensating that. Proper technique in running makes a huge difference, aslo good shoes are inportant. (avarage runner should changes shoes about every 3-4 months)
Streches are also important not only the 2 calf and quads and hammies but do include gluteal and hip flexor alswell. Your biomechanics might be out of balance preventing you from running 'freely' causing these problems.

Anyway, some more infromation on your problem will be appreciated.
How long have you been running for, shoes you wear, road or off road, when does pain start, where exactly, what streches do you do, trainings regime and has that changes recently, etc.etc..

Kind regards,

Eline