Re: Lower calf hurts

Ignoramus12651 wrote in message ...

Quoted message said:

........
Could be. I did not run that much, trying to ramp up mpw slowly, but
at some point I did try to run particularly fast. I will try to take
it easy for a few days. Should I abstain from running completely? I
will simply walk to train instead, if running is not advisable.

Sometimes with things like that it will loosen up after walking some and
then you can try running. If it persists, then yes I would just walk a few
days. Surprisingly small changes in training can over-stress certain
places, and not always immediately. That kind of soreness can show itself
many days after you change your training routine. If its in the achillies
area or a tightness in the back of the heel it should be watched closely
IMO. Did you try icing it?

-Tony

Ignoramus12651 said:

Could be. I did not run that much, trying to ramp up mpw slowly, but
at some point I did try to run particularly fast. I will try to take
it easy for a few days. Should I abstain from running completely? I
will simply walk to train instead, if running is not advisable.

How old are you? Young people heal faster, and so can return
to full use quicker. Old farts need more time for recovery.

I'm almost 50. I consider _any_ ache or pain that involves
_any_ tendon as a good reason to take a couple days off.
If it still aches after that, I take another day ... until
it doesn't ache any more.

If you're in your twenties, you might not need to be so
conservative.

But, if you don't know for sure, it is better to be safe than
sorry. Torn tendons take a _very_ long time to heal, and
never really heal fully. It is better to avoid them.

Steve

Ignoramus12651 said:

Could be. I did not run that much, trying to ramp up mpw slowly, but
at some point I did try to run particularly fast. I will try to take
it easy for a few days. Should I abstain from running completely? I
will simply walk to train instead, if running is not advisable.

How old are you? Young people heal faster, and so can return
to full use quicker. Old farts need more time for recovery.

I'm almost 50. I consider _any_ ache or pain that involves
_any_ tendon as a good reason to take a couple days off.
If it still aches after that, I take another day ... until
it doesn't ache any more.

If you're in your twenties, you might not need to be so
conservative.

But, if you don't know for sure, it is better to be safe than
sorry. Torn tendons take a _very_ long time to heal, and
never really heal fully. It is better to avoid them.

Steve

"Tony" <qtrader2@(remove)hotmail.com> wrote in message news:<3hXgd.140$rZ1.42@trndny05>...

Quoted message said:

Ignoramus12651 wrote in message ...

Quoted message said:

For some reason, my lower calf on my left leg, almost where the calf
joins with the achilles tendon, is hurting a little bit. I can still
run, but it is bothering me somewhat. It started a few days ago with a
funny sensation in that area, like there is a mouse or something in my
pants. (please do not laugh). Then it became mildly painful. Any
thoughts?

Haven't you increased your running frequency lately? If aches like that
persist then it's probably a sign you've done too much lately (acute
overuse), or strained it going too fast. Paying close attention to the
little aches, especially in the achilles area, will keep the condition from
getting more serious. You might want to crosstrain for a few days instead
of running.

-Tony

I agree with Tony. Plus, make sure that you warm up, then stretch
before running, and then after you run stretch again. As part of of
your after run stretch, massage the calf area that is bothering you.
An everyday kitchen rolling pin works great for this. I have been
following the advice given on www.AchillesTendon.com's preventing
injury page, which includes the stuff I just mentioned. It is working
well for me, so you might want to consider it.
Murph

<< Murph >>

Hey~
How's yr turf?

_______
Blog, or dog? Who knows. But if you see my lost pup, please ping me!
<A
HREF="http://journals.aol.com/virginiaz/DreamingofLeonardo">http://journal
s.aol.com/virginiaz/DreamingofLeonardo</A>

[murph]
<< I have been
following the advice given on www.AchillesTendon.com's preventing
injury page, which includes the stuff I just mentioned. >>

Be sure to read, also,
About swimming in The Styx ~
One must be sure to get all wet,
Or else, alas,
Well, yes,
The woefull rest, you know...

_______
Blog, or dog? Who knows. But if you see my lost pup, please ping me!
<A
HREF="http://journals.aol.com/virginiaz/DreamingofLeonardo">http://journal
s.aol.com/virginiaz/DreamingofLeonardo</A>

<< The Styx ~
One must be sure to get all wet,
Or else, alas,
Well, yes,
The woefull rest, you know... >>

....butt
Just in case,
Run don't walk,
Or astro glide ~

_______
Blog, or dog? Who knows. But if you see my lost pup, please ping me!
<A
HREF="http://journals.aol.com/virginiaz/DreamingofLeonardo">http://journal
s.aol.com/virginiaz/DreamingofLeonardo</A>

<< alas,
Well, yes,
The woefull rest, you know...>>

....or see
Special Dr. K ~
Why?

_______
Blog, or dog? Who knows. But if you see my lost pup, please ping me!
<A
HREF="http://journals.aol.com/virginiaz/DreamingofLeonardo">http://journal
s.aol.com/virginiaz/DreamingofLeonardo</A>

[email hidden] (Frank Murphy) wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...

Quoted message said:

"Tony" <qtrader2@(remove)hotmail.com> wrote in message news:<3hXgd.140$rZ1.42@trndny05>...

Quoted message said:

Ignoramus12651 wrote in message ...

Quoted message said:

For some reason, my lower calf on my left leg, almost where the calf
joins with the achilles tendon, is hurting a little bit. I can still
run, but it is bothering me somewhat. It started a few days ago with a
funny sensation in that area, like there is a mouse or something in my
pants. (please do not laugh). Then it became mildly painful. Any
thoughts?

Haven't you increased your running frequency lately? If aches like that
persist then it's probably a sign you've done too much lately (acute
overuse), or strained it going too fast. Paying close attention to the
little aches, especially in the achilles area, will keep the condition from
getting more serious. You might want to crosstrain for a few days instead
of running.

-Tony

I agree with Tony. Plus, make sure that you warm up, then stretch
before running, and then after you run stretch again. As part of of
your after run stretch, massage the calf area that is bothering you.
An everyday kitchen rolling pin works great for this. I have been
following the advice given on www.AchillesTendon.com's preventing
injury page, which includes the stuff I just mentioned. It is working
well for me, so you might want to consider it.
Murph

Murph:
Thank you for suggesting www.achillestendon.com. It has really helped
my Achilles tendon problem!
Phoebe

[email hidden] (Fast Phoebe) wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...

Quoted message said:

Murph:
Thank you for suggesting www.achillestendon.com. It has really helped
my Achilles tendon problem!
Phoebe

Phoebe,
I'm irish too! So, just how big are they?