Sore calf muscles

[Broooz]

Running is a regular part of my training. Generally I get
slightly tight calfs but no real problems. I always stretch
before and after running and cycling. Last couple of runs I
have had sore muscles after about 8km or so when I stop for
a pee. I carried on and it went away slightly but then
really stiff at the end - after about 16km. Any suggestions
as to what I need to do to avoid this please.

Race coming up in 2 weeks so I don't want to rest!

 

[Levelx]

Broooz,

I have/had similar problem, and it is frustrating when you
know that rest is probably the best option. But since you
need to keep training, here is what worked best for me:

Massage: if you don't know or can get to one, do it yourself
- before/during/after the run, just rub firmly the muscles
downward until the pain subsides

Wrap like hell: get a tube or elastic medical wrap (my
calves probably resembled a mummies for a couple of weeks)

and RELAX - when the pain creeps in I slow down, take the
pressure off, take my mind off my lower legs

If that doesn't work, go to the pool and do some
underwater workouts

Hope this helps

d

"Broooz" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<Gvqtc.4381$Fr1.42111228@news-
text.cableinet.net>...
> Running is a regular part of my training. Generally I get
> slightly tight calfs but no real problems. I always
> stretch before and after running and cycling. Last couple
> of runs I have had sore muscles after about 8km or so when
> I stop for a pee. I carried on and it went away slightly
> but then really stiff at the end - after about 16km. Any
> suggestions as to what I need to do to avoid this please.
>
> Race coming up in 2 weeks so I don't want to rest!

 

[Broooz]

Thanks - I will try it

"levelx" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Broooz,
>
> I have/had similar problem, and it is frustrating when you
> know that rest is probably the best option. But since you
> need to keep training, here is what worked best for me:
>
> Massage: if you don't know or can get to one, do it
> yourself - before/during/after the run, just rub firmly
> the muscles downward until the pain subsides
>
> Wrap like hell: get a tube or elastic medical wrap (my
> calves probably resembled a mummies for a couple of weeks)
>
> and RELAX - when the pain creeps in I slow down, take the
> pressure off, take my mind off my lower legs
>
> If that doesn't work, go to the pool and do some
> underwater workouts
>
> Hope this helps

 

[M Kochanski]

I am guessing you are keeping properly hydrated?

Mark

"Broooz" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<Gvqtc.4381$Fr1.42111228@news-
text.cableinet.net>...
> Running is a regular part of my training. Generally I get
> slightly tight calfs but no real problems. I always
> stretch before and after running and cycling. Last couple
> of runs I have had sore muscles after about 8km or so when
> I stop for a pee. I carried on and it went away slightly
> but then really stiff at the end - after about 16km. Any
> suggestions as to what I need to do to avoid this please.
>
> Race coming up in 2 weeks so I don't want to rest!

 

[Broooz]

"M Kochanski" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I am guessing you are keeping properly hydrated?

I think so thanks - if anything I drink too much as I need
to stop for a pee which is most annoying.