Injury ended my hopes of a marathon PR — now I'll never neglect this one strength-building exercise again
The author reflects on an injury that prevented him from achieving a personal record in the London Marathon. After rigorous training, he suffered a calf strain just weeks before the race. This experience has led him to prioritize strength-building exercises, particularly calf raises, in his future training plans.
- ▪The author was aiming for a personal record in the London Marathon after extensive training.
- ▪He sustained a grade 1 soleus muscle strain shortly before the race, which required weeks of recovery.
- ▪The injury taught him the importance of incorporating strength-building exercises into his running routine.
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Wellness Fitness Running Injury ended my hopes of a marathon PR — now I'll never neglect this one strength-building exercise again Opinion By Jeff Parsons published 27 May 2026 A reminder to look after your legs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Getty images) Jump to: The one exercise I'll never ignore How to do calf raises The silver lining Final thoughts Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter It's been nearly a month, and I'm still bitter.
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