Today about halfway through my 10 miler I had this pretty shape pain that came very suddenly. It is on the back outside of my left calf. It doesnt hurt to walk but does hurt to run, althrouh I can kind of run if I don't toe off and only land on my heals. In the hour since my run it has been kind of sore.
Does anyone know what this is and what I can do about it?
1st thing....Ice it! Immediately.
Next do a search on letsrun...it's at the top right side of the 1st page of the threads...search for "calf" etc...
Good luck. Keep icing for at leat 20 minutes 3 or 4 times a day until it no longer feels "hot" or tight.
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ok, I read through those but none seem to be exactly what I have. Mine isn't bruised or swollen and it doesnt hurt to walk, regardless of the distance. Beside the pain while running I don't feel it, stairs nor hills make a difference in how it feels.
You have disconbuberated your left calf. This is not going to be pretty. You need to stay off it for about 2 weeks; crutches, the whole bit. This injury responds to pressure. Push with your fingers until you find the pain. Push until the pain is too much or it stops hurting. Then move your fingers just a tad and push again. Repeat as above. The pressure will help your wimpy bod heal the injury, but STAY OFF OF IT.