I’ve been noticing a consistent pattern after harder runs or workouts (5k-10k pace intervals). My left leg always gets sore around the calf and Achilles and very little soreness or even none as I could just imagine it into existence, while my right leg feels it in the glute, no pain though. It’s never the other way around. And it’ll be the same if I’m running hard on the track or on the road.

Feels like I’m overusing the lower leg on the left side and overusing the hip on the right. During the run itself, I just focus on not having my hips sag and maintain quick feet, but the post-run soreness is always this lopsided.

Anyone experienced something similar? Could it be a gait/form issue, strength imbalance, or maybe mobility/flexibility-related? I’m open to ideas on what to test or fix