one thing then another!

[Northernspirit]

So here's where I'm at. Sunday I ran with the start of a cold, it went great, felt better for it and glad I did it. I've been nursing said cold for 3 days (don't mind that) and been working in that London for 2 days (me being a northerner this is an expedition of sorts!). Two days of walking, tubes, walking, more tubes and I get a sore calf. Grrr!! Today, it's glorious, I finally get off the M61 (overturned lorry, very long tailbacks) get my running stuff together and yippee! I am out!! week 9 started at last.........errr........no......the calf really hurts and I return home after 5 minutes. How do I fix the calf????

[AncientMum Graduate]

Oh no, what bad timing. That London is a dangerous place You could try a massage, foam rollering, ibuprofen gel, Deep Heat, a hot bath, gentle stretches. There's a long list of possible remedies. Personally I'd foam roller the hell out of it, then soak in a hot bath and take ibuprofen before I went to bed. You probably need a couple of days rest and then you'll be good as new. Good luck

[Northernspirit Graduate in reply to AncientMum]

thanks!! I don't have a foam roller but I can soon fix that the rest I can do and will do thanks. does red wine help? I feel like life is teaching me some kind of lesson, I just don't know what the lesson is! patience, patience, and more patience? or buy a foam roller? or stay away from London

[AncientMum Graduate in reply to Northernspirit]

Hahaha Possibly all 3! Before I got my foam roller, I used a rolling pin wrapped in a towel. Suffice it to say, I have new found respect for pastry. That thing was brutal (but effective!)

[Northernspirit Graduate in reply to AncientMum]

oooooh! I might try that, not sure how I will explain to husband

[the_tea_fairy Graduate in reply to Northernspirit]

Foam roller it. You can use the rolling pin wrapped in a towel/camping mat in a pinch. It hurts. It's supposed to. It does also seem to work. Good luck

[the_tea_fairy Graduate in reply to the_tea_fairy]

Sorry, just realised I'm repeating ancient mum's advice!

[Northernspirit Graduate in reply to the_tea_fairy]

thanks tea fairy am getting the rolling pin at the ready...no pain no gain I suppose

[BrianMTR]

For calves, I prefer the Tiger Tail Stick over foam roller for really massaging deep into the muscles with your hands. You can aggressively strip those calf muscles with a stick/hook massager like the Theracane. Tennis ball could do well, too if you insist on rolling on floor.