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Hi there iv been doing 5k for a few weeks now,this morning while out running I pulled a muscle in my calf so I walked the rest,help me pleas

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Help me I pulled a muscle in my calf whist out running today so walked home,any ideas for recovery or why this happened? Please help

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It can happen to any one of us at any time... landing awkwardly, twisting, cold muscles... But the answer is the same...and no running until the injury has healed.

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