need some help long run
I’m a newer runner (4 months in) and currently averaging around 35 km per week. I don't have a shoe rotation yet — I’m running everything in one pair: Xtep 2000 km 3.0.
The issue: Up to 10 km, the shoes feel fine, but once I go longer (around 16 km / 10 miles), I start getting persistent calf pain. Pace is ~6:00 min/km. I’m training for my first half marathon next month, so the long-run discomfort is becoming a problem.
Questions:
Has anyone here used the Xtep 2000 km 3.0 and experienced similar calf issues?
Could this be a shoe-related problem (stack, geometry, firmness)?
Any recommendations for budget-friendly daily trainers or long-run shoes that might work better for someone at my mileage?
Posted Dec 9, 2025, 8:57 AM UTC
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