Sometimes it affects athletes of mine or even myself. Irritation or minor injuries sustained while running. In my experience in recent years, the best therapy is always to build up or strengthen the affected muscles. If you combine such specific strength training with a short break, the symptoms are often significantly reduced after a few days and it is easier to return to running training.
At the same time, you should often stretch the opponent, as this almost always shortens it.
Achilles tendon discomfort
Pain area: lower calf towards heel
Treatment:
Running break
Calf raises
stretch the front lower leg at the same time (the foot must be hyperextended, so just sit on the feet, lower leg)
Shin irritation (shin splints)
Pain area: anterior lower leg area, 8-10 cm below the knee
Treatment:
Running break
Pull the toes up against resistance (e.g. press the one with the other foot, hold for 1 second, put it down again, etc.)
stretch your calves at the same time
Patellar tendon (runners knee)
Pain area: in the knee, on the bottom
Treatment: (I had good experiences with a cruciate ligament tear last year and was able to walk again without problems after a week of treatment)
Running break
Lunge stance with the heel of your front foot on an elevation
Lightweight squats also help
I wish everyone an injury-free preparation!
krelli