Training for a 5k or 10k requires a mix of specific strength workouts and proper pre-run stretches to increase your speed. Discover how to find the best running shoes for your foot type and why joining a running club can transform your performance.
Sprinting on the treadmill helps to tone the muscles in your buttocks, hips, abdominals, lower back and legs. Besides building muscle, sprinting helps strengthen your cardiovascular system and burns more calories than running at a low to moderate pace for the same period of time.
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Anyone can experience muscle pain at the top of the shin area no matter your age, gender or fitness level. This area contains numerous nerves, connective tissues and muscles -- including the tibialis anterior, the peroneus longus and the extensor digitorum longus.
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A bruise on your calf as the result of running can be disturbing, particularly if you experience other symptoms such as pain. Running-related calf bruising can be due to a variety of environmental factors and training errors.
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