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Calves stiff...can I go running?

[Deleted User] · 2014-02-17 14:02:53

Put calves to the test over the weekend, a 22 mile trail run Saturday and then winter climbing yesterday. Anyone who has spent a few hours in crampons will know how it can test the backs of the legs. Anyway, calves a bit sore today. Is it okay to do a run later or should one wait till that wears off? Is it nature's way of…

17-02-2014 2:02pm

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Put calves to the test over the weekend, a 22 mile trail run Saturday and then winter climbing yesterday. Anyone who has spent a few hours in crampons will know how it can test the backs of the legs.

Anyway, calves a bit sore today. Is it okay to do a run later or should one wait till that wears off? Is it nature's way of saying go easy and is there a greater risk of injury, or if I stretch them is it safe enough to go straight back into action?

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#2 17-02-2014 2:08pm

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Easy runs are fine, I'd largely avoid speedwork however.

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#3 17-02-2014 2:47pm

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Nothing better than a 20-30minute easy run(grass) the next day.Stretch gently after and massage if possible.

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#4 17-02-2014 4:53pm

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easy run and rolling

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