Ran 7-8 easy last Friday. Started to run on Saturday, and after just a couple of minutes, I got a SHARP pain across my lower calf (soleus), horizontally across the muscle. So, I just blew it off and limped back to the car. Lingering but gradually lessening soreness all week, but I didn't run, just as a precaution. Biked 3-4 times with no sharp pains, but I could feel a little soreness in the calf, although it felt more like the gastroc than soleus when I noticed it on the bike. First run since last week today. Went to the track and started jogging. A little tight maybe, but no big deal. Then, right at the end of the first lap, hello, damn that hurts. Stretch a little jog another lap,. About 300m into that one, bang, there it is again, and it hurts MORE this time. Try the stretching thing again and no go. The pain was really SHARP, almost like a cramp. I've been back about 45 minutes and it's tender even walking around.
I'm calling the local "runner's doc" (orthopedic guy) first thing Monday for an appointment. But, in the meantime, any ideas?
This is really frustrating. I spent November/December working on my crappy swimming and am only 4 weeks into tri training. I haven't been hitting it hard at all, nothing but aerobic pace runs...
I'm calling the local "runner's doc" (orthopedic guy) first thing Monday for an appointment. But, in the meantime, any ideas?
This is really frustrating. I spent November/December working on my crappy swimming and am only 4 weeks into tri training. I haven't been hitting it hard at all, nothing but aerobic pace runs...