Went out for routine run last Friday and after 1 mile, calf muscle suddenly tightened. Carried on running (as you do!)and it just got tighter, so stopped. Next day it was fine, a day later I tried again and it went again. 2 days later the same. As with most runners, I want to get back into it, but don't know how long to leave it.
Any suggestions?
PS I'm as fit as I've ever been - a week earlier did a PB at Chicago
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1. Go to a physio. A good one can get you back running much quicker than you would think.
2. Build up slowly when you start again. Even if you just do ten minutes and then build up a couple of minutes each run.
My advice, stop and see a physio before going any further.
good luck
7 days swimming only followed by 7 days of using a bike & swimming. (careful when you stand & pedal as that's when your calf is under strain).
After 2 weeks you'll be able to use the eliptical trainer in the gym or the stepper.
After 3 weeks you'll be able to start jogging (not running). Build up slowly over the next 3 weeks to where you left off.
6 weeks in all. This injury is normally caused by fatigued muscles so try to remember to build in a rest period into your schedual.
I would advise you to see a physio so you can get some ultra sound on the injured area. The ultra sound breaks down the scar tissue around the tear. So hopefully the muscle will repair itself and return to it's former strength and flexibility. Scar tissue doesn't stretch like normal muscle tissue, increasing the liklihood of a reoccurance of the same injury.
I'm currently at week 2 of recovery & it's the third time I've done it. Believe me don't rush back to training too soon. I did last time & it led to 3 months out after the FLM.
Best of luck
PM
Thanks again
JD
When you get running again build up slowly and you'll be fine.
I reckon you'll be back running in a week or so