Compartment Syndrome

[MadDave]

It turns out the pain in my lower calf, which has been getting increasingly worse is in the anterior compartment, found at the front of the lower leg, just to the outside of where the shin bone can be felt. This compartment contains the Tibialis Anterior, Extensor Digitorum Longus and Extensor Hallucis Longus, as well as the anterior tibial artery and deep peronal nerve. The sheath surrounding this compartment is particularly unwielding, which puts this compartment at particular risk. (rehab4runners.co.uk/running...

So I have to stop running for at least a week, and have only managed a few miles this week. I’ll be switching to cycling to maintain what fitness I can and might still be able to do my target marathon on 1st March, but right now I should really be increasing my volume.

Has anyone else had this issue?

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Oh no, that's not what you wanted to hear! Was that a sports physio diagnosis? I haven't had anything like that, but I can highly recommend cycling as a way to keep up/improve fitness if it doesn't aggravate your injury. Lots of corr/cardio workouts available online with no weightbearing too. It all takes a bit more time tho! Don't give up yet! Speedy healing.

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

I have no experience of this problem, but I hope you get better soon!!!

[AnnaKarenina Metric Marathon]

Hello, I am really sorry to hear this update. I am afraid I don't have experience to share, but am sending you healing vibes and hope you can find alternative outlets for those running legs.

[Deals1 Metric Marathon]

Ohhh no. Sending healing vibes too. 🚲 Could be a good alternative. Fingers crossed 🤞 for a speedy recovery

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Sorry to hear this Dave - definately take it easy. I have heard of this condition but not through personal experience. Fingers crossed it settles soon and you can get back out there.🤞