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Hello,

I completed 2nd run for week 3 and my left calf started hurting - i completed the run but now its hurting quite a bit. Any suggestions?

Thankyou

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate

RICE. share.upmc.com/2014/08/rice...

Assess it again tomorrow and if it’s not easing you may need a physio or doctor.

Lots of calf info here runnersworld.com/calf-strains/

Here’s hoping it goes soon.

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Stretch and roll.... don't run until it feels better.. if no improvement, get it checked out!

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SalukiX

Stretch well before and after, cold pack (ice pack from freezer in towel helped me), rest it well and run as slowly as possible. I am just about to do R3 on W5, calf ached on Tuesday so will see how it fares today....😌

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