andyjsg Posted June 29, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted June 29, 2015 I hurted my calf 6 days ago for the first time in my life, i was running on the threadmill and after 40 mins it felt like someone stuck me with a knife in my left calf. I tried to run again yesterday but after 1 min the pain came back, i can walk fast without feeling any pain, but as soon as i start to run it come back. It's driving me insane not to be able to run, any tips on how i can heal this as fast as possible ? Rest Ice Compression Elevation or try and get a massage. I have issues with my calves all the time (at the moment my left one doesnt like the fact I have had to change the way I run). Good news, the physio has sort of discharged me from my achilies (or actually tib-post) issue, I just have to wear a slight heel in one shoe and either wear more supportive shoes or tape the foot before I run. I managed an easy parkrun on saturday with a couple of strides in trainers with a heel and tape with no pain. Yesterday I ran in my racing flats with no support and was in pain 1K into my 10K so had to ease off a bit, still ran a 38:41 off of a pretty quick 40K bike leg during a triathlon. There is a 10k up the road next sunday, so I may finally be able to go after my 10K time (as I have run over a minute and a half faster during a half marathon) as missed the last couple of 10K races. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaForever1970 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Going to try and beat my 5k record tomorrow, so hoping for 19.59, still officially under 20mins 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted June 29, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted June 29, 2015 Going to try and beat my 5k record tomorrow, so hoping for 19.59, still officially under 20mins That's still my goal. Stuck on 20:32. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieZ Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 I hurted my calf 6 days ago for the first time in my life, i was running on the threadmill and after 40 mins it felt like someone stuck me with a knife in my left calf. I tried to run again yesterday but after 1 min the pain came back, i can walk fast without feeling any pain, but as soon as i start to run it come back. It's driving me insane not to be able to run, any tips on how i can heal this as fast as possible ? I've got a calf injury at the moment, as well, and it's turning into more of an issue than I'd anticipated. I figured a week or two off it and I could jump right back into things, but even cautious jogs have reaggravated it. I'm not sure whether I'm dealing with a muscle tear or ligament damage or what, but I may have to get it looked at. Running for me is as much about mental health as it is about physical health, so I hope I'm not laid up for too long. In the meantime, I should look into swimming or another alternative exercise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyjsg Posted June 29, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted June 29, 2015 I can recommend calf guards/compression socks for running and rehab, I use them for every run now as calves seem to really suffer when I dont. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaForever1970 Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Going to try and beat my 5k record tomorrow, so hoping for 19.59, still officially under 20mins That's still my goal. Stuck on 20:32. Did it! 19:20 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyjsg Posted June 30, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted June 30, 2015 Great stuff, well done!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted June 30, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted June 30, 2015 I need to get back on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted June 30, 2015 Moderator Share Posted June 30, 2015 Forgot to tape my nipples, **** ouch This would be much more amusing in the General Chat thread or the Relationship advice thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tegis Posted June 30, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted June 30, 2015 Forgot to tape my nipples, **** ouch This would be much more amusing in the General Chat thread or the Relationship advice thread. Well, I don't like to tootel my horn trumpet melodiously in other threads 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieZ Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 I can recommend calf guards/compression socks for running and rehab, I use them for every run now as calves seem to really suffer when I dont. I've been thinking about trying them. Do you have a preferred type/brand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikantcpell Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 (edited) Iam thinking of buying these, Shall be good for your muscles while running and after. Edited June 30, 2015 by Ikantcpell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyjsg Posted June 30, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted June 30, 2015 I can recommend calf guards/compression socks for running and rehab, I use them for every run now as calves seem to really suffer when I dont. I've been thinking about trying them. Do you have a preferred type/brand? I like th 2XU socks and calf guards as they seem to be a bit harder wearing than other brands. Asfor the skins, I have a few pairs of the shorts that I have been wearing all day today actually as my hamstrings have been tight as hell since the weekend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Doing the Birmingham & Black Country Half again tomorrow morning. Anyone who lives near the canal, pop down and high five a few sweaty runners Goes from Wolverhampton, through Bilston, Coseley, Tipton, Oldbury, Smethwick, to Brindley Place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meath_Villan Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Knee is back to normal ...ran a park/wood run in a pb this morning .......any one using strava app to record distance as im having probs with runkeeper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Knee is back to normal ...ran a park/wood run in a pb this morning .......any one using strava app to record distance as im having probs with runkeeper I think you'd better asking if anyone doesn't use Strava. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted July 3, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted July 3, 2015 I don't use Strava. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tegis Posted July 3, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted July 3, 2015 I don't use Strava. Same, Endomondo for me. They have a good import mechanism for Garmin watches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djdabush Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 I don't use Strava. Same, Endomondo for me. They have a good import mechanism for Garmin watches. Mike uses a measuring wheel. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted July 4, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted July 4, 2015 (edited) Mike uses common sense. EDIT. To elaborate: I use a Garmin (and MapMyRun) to work out approximate distances and times for training purposes. That's all you really need, that and what your body is telling you. PBs only matter in races - and the organisers do that for you. People are starting to overthink running - the beauty of which is (unless you're a pro athlete) that it's a simple sport. Edited July 4, 2015 by mjmooney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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