Today, after I woke up, I went jogging. I found out last night that I've been running incorrectly -- landing on my heel rather than the middle of my foot. That causes that "pounding" sound and really slows you down. I jogged for some time the "right" way -- ouch! My calves are going to feel that for the next couple of days.
No other note than to watch this. You should run the way the feels comfortable without trying to change your from too much. You can do form drills for that. If you look at a lot of elite distance runners they heel strike as a well.
Yes your calves will feel it, I can give you some good shoe suggestions that help promote the mid foot strike if you are interested.
I'm a 20+ year runner. Sorry to go off the path a little.
too esoteric?
Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet. --Jean Jacques Rousseau.
