Ask The Coach Weekly QnA: practicing aerobar position; tight calves post 32K run

Coach Atul Godbole answers your training related questions…

Q. Swapnil asks: “I have recently attached aero-bars to my road bike, but I am not able to hold the aero position because of constant traffic and need for braking. What should I do”

A.A bike trainer is perfect for this. You can practice the aero position for the entire time you are training on the bike trainer. Another big advantage is that you can do the training at your own convenient time. and regardless of weather conditions.  Get a bike trainer!

Q. Sumitra asks “I ran my first 32K and my calves got very tight afterwards. Why is that?”

A. Any 32K, whether your first or your 10th, but especially your first, is hard. You can expect some reaction from the body, whether in the form of fatigue, tightness somewhere, etc. A specific muscle getting tighter relative to the others also indicates that it is having to do some extra work, maybe because you tend to be tense in that area, or because it is compensating for weakness in some other muscle of the body. Do not ignore strength training!

Keep doing body work including stretching post-run (and a light session in the evening too), foam rolling. Hydrate and eat well post your long run. Basically take care of your body to promote proper and fast recovery.

 


Runners and triathletes, have training, diet, nutrition related queries? Send email to askthecoach@motiv8coaching.com 

 

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