Well, I'm not going to lie. Today's run really sucked!
Walking home from school today I was feeling good as new. Calves felt good, I felt good, and I was eager to get a really good run in. I got home, strapped on the Vibrams and took off. About 30 seconds in, I got a huge cramp in my right calf, but I kept going. By the time I got to the river my left one had cramped up too. I still kept going but eventually had to just stop all together because they hurt so badly. I tried walking it off for a little bit, but here I am back at home an hour later and they are still cramping up. OUCH. I've never had a calf cramp before, it isn't very fun. Anyway, I am bummed out. I was looking forward to adding a quarter of a mile today and doing some calisthenics. Instead, I'm walking in 2 inch steps saying "ow,ow, ow, ow". I guess I will try again tomorrow and do a ton of stretching first. Any suggestions? I've never had anything cramp before when running, so I'm not sure what to do. Potassium?
On a happier note, I saw a guy running in some Vibrams on the trail today. First sighting:)
Use a foam roller to stretch your calves AFTER every run! It’s only going to get worse unless you stretch.
ReplyDeleteAnother thing that may be an issue is that you are doing "too much, too fast." I know you are motivated and excited, but if you keep this pace you are going to seriously injure yourself soon.
ReplyDeleteI'm doing a mile every other day, is that over doing it? Yes, I really want to get a foam roller, I will pick one up next time I am downtown.
ReplyDeleteIf you can't walk. You're over doing it.
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