I have a question for the minds here. I have been minimalist or barefoot since 2010 and have been fairly successful. I have completed a dozen obstacle races in minimalist shoes, to include the 14 mile Spartan Beast. I had a year off from training and have been edging back into it as I am doing another Spartan in October with my brother. We have been doing short milage work during the week with a weekend longer run. I have had no problems for two months training like this. The last three times I have been on my short run, my left calf has cramped or strained at just past the one mile mark. I then stop and walk it in to the end. It remains sore for a few days and I treat with ice, stretching, massage, and rest for a week until there is no residual pain.This happened again yesterday and this has been the third time. I'm drinking plenty of water and eating well (I think) and I am kind of at a loss. I'm probably headed to the doctor, but was interested if this community had any ideas for me.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.