Well I've done it again - overtraining, poor sleep habits, 61 years of age, and the failure to pay attention to what my body is telling me has me on the sidelines again. Eleven days ago I started an early morning easy run of 5 miles @ 9'/mile with chronic soreness in both lower calves when a sudden and sharp pain in my lower right calf stopped me dead in my tracks and I had to limp-walk back.
I iced for the first 5 days and rested until an easy swim after 7 days. My limping started to fade after 3 days and after 7 days was 95% gone. With all the rest (finally!) my left calf feels 'over' the chronic soreness I have had coming and going since March and the right (injured) calf is also pain free except for some soreness if I pivot while walking.
I plan to get on a bike tomorrow.
How can I know when I can run? I have a 5k race October 6 and a sprint tri on Oct. 20 with my next 'A' race being a 5k on Nov 11.
If I feel ZERO soreness and I have learned my lesson about sleeping and hydration and electrolytes and over-training, isn't it time to ease into running and not wait 5 weeks?
Would certain exercises or weight training be helpful?
TIA, Allan
I iced for the first 5 days and rested until an easy swim after 7 days. My limping started to fade after 3 days and after 7 days was 95% gone. With all the rest (finally!) my left calf feels 'over' the chronic soreness I have had coming and going since March and the right (injured) calf is also pain free except for some soreness if I pivot while walking.
I plan to get on a bike tomorrow.
How can I know when I can run? I have a 5k race October 6 and a sprint tri on Oct. 20 with my next 'A' race being a 5k on Nov 11.
If I feel ZERO soreness and I have learned my lesson about sleeping and hydration and electrolytes and over-training, isn't it time to ease into running and not wait 5 weeks?
Would certain exercises or weight training be helpful?
TIA, Allan