KirStang

I have always had weak legs. Partially due to my flat foot, I've never been able to become a superstar distance runner like I wanted to. I love running fast--the feeling of cruising along, banging out the steps, it's great.

But unfortunately, with the exception of after basic training, I've had a hard time with running. I used to have a hard time with pushups, but after cranking out an average of 300+ a night, pushups became a forte.

Due to the discomfort in my knees, shins, and ankles from my cross country days (I would run 30min 3 miles...I sucked), I tend to avoid just straight running long distances, or, at least to do it only once a week. Right now I run 2 miles on Monday, interval sprints on Wednesday, and a 3 mile "distance" run on Fridays.

However, to my chagrin, yesterday when I went to our PT track to do a 2 mile timed run, I became tired after my first quarter mile.

Does anyone have any exercises (Besides just straight running a lot) that helped them improve? I'm considering going on a 7 mile ruck march tomorrow to help improve the strength in my calves.

Thanks!

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