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moxie1

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I know this is slightly OT, but no one looks in the exercise section.

I am training for a 5K. I am doing great lung-wise and am up to 10 minutes of running in a 30 minute stretch. Problem is, I just pulled a muscle--its on the inside of my calf and really hurts if I press off of the ball of my toe.

My questions are:

1) This has happened before--same muscle. Does this mean my running form is wrong and if so, who can help me correct it.

2) How do I continue training when it is hurting without injuring myself more.
(I have it wrapped up now and it still hurts even to walk)

Thanks for your help.
 
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moxie1

Guest
I know this is slightly OT, but no one looks in the exercise section.

I am training for a 5K. I am doing great lung-wise and am up to 10 minutes of running in a 30 minute stretch. Problem is, I just pulled a muscle--its on the inside of my calf and really hurts if I press off of the ball of my toe.

My questions are:

1) This has happened before--same muscle. Does this mean my running form is wrong and if so, who can help me correct it.

2) How do I continue training when it is hurting without injuring myself more.
(I have it wrapped up now and it still hurts even to walk)

Thanks for your help.
 
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moxie1

Guest
I know this is slightly OT, but no one looks in the exercise section.

I am training for a 5K. I am doing great lung-wise and am up to 10 minutes of running in a 30 minute stretch. Problem is, I just pulled a muscle--its on the inside of my calf and really hurts if I press off of the ball of my toe.

My questions are:

1) This has happened before--same muscle. Does this mean my running form is wrong and if so, who can help me correct it.

2) How do I continue training when it is hurting without injuring myself more.
(I have it wrapped up now and it still hurts even to walk)

Thanks for your help.
 
M

moxie1

Guest
I know this is slightly OT, but no one looks in the exercise section.

I am training for a 5K. I am doing great lung-wise and am up to 10 minutes of running in a 30 minute stretch. Problem is, I just pulled a muscle--its on the inside of my calf and really hurts if I press off of the ball of my toe.

My questions are:

1) This has happened before--same muscle. Does this mean my running form is wrong and if so, who can help me correct it.

2) How do I continue training when it is hurting without injuring myself more.
(I have it wrapped up now and it still hurts even to walk)

Thanks for your help.
 
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moxie1

Guest
I know this is slightly OT, but no one looks in the exercise section.
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<br />I am training for a 5K. I am doing great lung-wise and am up to 10 minutes of running in a 30 minute stretch. Problem is, I just pulled a muscle--its on the inside of my calf and really hurts if I press off of the ball of my toe.
<br />
<br />My questions are:
<br />
<br />1) This has happened before--same muscle. Does this mean my running form is wrong and if so, who can help me correct it.
<br />
<br />2) How do I continue training when it is hurting without injuring myself more.
<br />(I have it wrapped up now and it still hurts even to walk)
<br />
<br />Thanks for your help.
 
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JW212

New member
Hi Becki
I have a daughter who with CF who is a Xcountry runner and I run myself...(also an RN)...now far from being an expert on any of this I would say before you do any more damage to see a PT person. Regular doc will just say wrap and stay off it (ice frst 24 hours which you are obviously past) and maybe Ibuprofin depending on your medical regime now. A PT person will identify the exact muscle/tendon...whatever the problem...and I think will give you the best advice.
I also believe that good running sneakers are helpful and you need to get fitted at a running store. They look at your feet and watch the way you walk/run in the store.
I absolutely applaud you for having CF and running like that. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> I think that if you are able... running (and swimming) are the best to help keep lungs clear. I really hope my daughter is able run at age 32 (and and maybe even 72!).
Good luck with your 5K..I hope your injury gets resolved quickly so you are up and running again..Please let me know how you do.
Jane <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">aughter 18yrold w/ CF
 
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JW212

New member
Hi Becki
I have a daughter who with CF who is a Xcountry runner and I run myself...(also an RN)...now far from being an expert on any of this I would say before you do any more damage to see a PT person. Regular doc will just say wrap and stay off it (ice frst 24 hours which you are obviously past) and maybe Ibuprofin depending on your medical regime now. A PT person will identify the exact muscle/tendon...whatever the problem...and I think will give you the best advice.
I also believe that good running sneakers are helpful and you need to get fitted at a running store. They look at your feet and watch the way you walk/run in the store.
I absolutely applaud you for having CF and running like that. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> I think that if you are able... running (and swimming) are the best to help keep lungs clear. I really hope my daughter is able run at age 32 (and and maybe even 72!).
Good luck with your 5K..I hope your injury gets resolved quickly so you are up and running again..Please let me know how you do.
Jane <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">aughter 18yrold w/ CF
 
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JW212

New member
Hi Becki
I have a daughter who with CF who is a Xcountry runner and I run myself...(also an RN)...now far from being an expert on any of this I would say before you do any more damage to see a PT person. Regular doc will just say wrap and stay off it (ice frst 24 hours which you are obviously past) and maybe Ibuprofin depending on your medical regime now. A PT person will identify the exact muscle/tendon...whatever the problem...and I think will give you the best advice.
I also believe that good running sneakers are helpful and you need to get fitted at a running store. They look at your feet and watch the way you walk/run in the store.
I absolutely applaud you for having CF and running like that. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> I think that if you are able... running (and swimming) are the best to help keep lungs clear. I really hope my daughter is able run at age 32 (and and maybe even 72!).
Good luck with your 5K..I hope your injury gets resolved quickly so you are up and running again..Please let me know how you do.
Jane <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">aughter 18yrold w/ CF
 
J

JW212

New member
Hi Becki
I have a daughter who with CF who is a Xcountry runner and I run myself...(also an RN)...now far from being an expert on any of this I would say before you do any more damage to see a PT person. Regular doc will just say wrap and stay off it (ice frst 24 hours which you are obviously past) and maybe Ibuprofin depending on your medical regime now. A PT person will identify the exact muscle/tendon...whatever the problem...and I think will give you the best advice.
I also believe that good running sneakers are helpful and you need to get fitted at a running store. They look at your feet and watch the way you walk/run in the store.
I absolutely applaud you for having CF and running like that. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> I think that if you are able... running (and swimming) are the best to help keep lungs clear. I really hope my daughter is able run at age 32 (and and maybe even 72!).
Good luck with your 5K..I hope your injury gets resolved quickly so you are up and running again..Please let me know how you do.
Jane <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">aughter 18yrold w/ CF
 
J

JW212

New member
Hi Becki
<br />I have a daughter who with CF who is a Xcountry runner and I run myself...(also an RN)...now far from being an expert on any of this I would say before you do any more damage to see a PT person. Regular doc will just say wrap and stay off it (ice frst 24 hours which you are obviously past) and maybe Ibuprofin depending on your medical regime now. A PT person will identify the exact muscle/tendon...whatever the problem...and I think will give you the best advice.
<br />I also believe that good running sneakers are helpful and you need to get fitted at a running store. They look at your feet and watch the way you walk/run in the store.
<br />I absolutely applaud you for having CF and running like that. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> I think that if you are able... running (and swimming) are the best to help keep lungs clear. I really hope my daughter is able run at age 32 (and and maybe even 72!).
<br />Good luck with your 5K..I hope your injury gets resolved quickly so you are up and running again..Please let me know how you do.
<br />Jane <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">aughter 18yrold w/ CF
 
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cdale613

New member
I think it depends on how serious the pull is... ice, advil, and stretching are often enough to manage a lot of minor strains.

If you are in a great deal of pain, and this is a recurring injury, you are likely not taking enough time to recover fully before jumping back in. Try some crosstraining while you are healing - low impact activities like swimming/aqua jogging, biking/spinning or even pilates/yoga may help you maintain your exercise routine while healing.

As has been mentioned, good running shoes are important for injury prevention. The most expensive shoes really aren't all that much better than a pair of the 50-60 dollar shoes, but make sure you are replacing them every 800 miles or so. Any shoe will break down after that kind of mileage.

If you think your problems stem from your running form, try finding a coach at a local running club (if one is available). After watching you run, she/he should be able to give you some pointers on your form, and some easy form drills to practice. Doing these drills regularly after your workouts will help teach your body how to run correctly, and strengthen small, less used muscles that support your body while running. Lifting light weights (enough to do at least 3 sets of 10 repetitions) may also help strengthen the muscles required to maintain good form. Some of this may be unneccessarily technical due to your relatively low mileage, but if you are working on building up to higher mileage, its good to think about it and know what is out there.

I ran competitively in High School and College, and continue to run recreationally.

Chris

27 m w/CF
 
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cdale613

New member
I think it depends on how serious the pull is... ice, advil, and stretching are often enough to manage a lot of minor strains.

If you are in a great deal of pain, and this is a recurring injury, you are likely not taking enough time to recover fully before jumping back in. Try some crosstraining while you are healing - low impact activities like swimming/aqua jogging, biking/spinning or even pilates/yoga may help you maintain your exercise routine while healing.

As has been mentioned, good running shoes are important for injury prevention. The most expensive shoes really aren't all that much better than a pair of the 50-60 dollar shoes, but make sure you are replacing them every 800 miles or so. Any shoe will break down after that kind of mileage.

If you think your problems stem from your running form, try finding a coach at a local running club (if one is available). After watching you run, she/he should be able to give you some pointers on your form, and some easy form drills to practice. Doing these drills regularly after your workouts will help teach your body how to run correctly, and strengthen small, less used muscles that support your body while running. Lifting light weights (enough to do at least 3 sets of 10 repetitions) may also help strengthen the muscles required to maintain good form. Some of this may be unneccessarily technical due to your relatively low mileage, but if you are working on building up to higher mileage, its good to think about it and know what is out there.

I ran competitively in High School and College, and continue to run recreationally.

Chris

27 m w/CF
 
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cdale613

New member
I think it depends on how serious the pull is... ice, advil, and stretching are often enough to manage a lot of minor strains.

If you are in a great deal of pain, and this is a recurring injury, you are likely not taking enough time to recover fully before jumping back in. Try some crosstraining while you are healing - low impact activities like swimming/aqua jogging, biking/spinning or even pilates/yoga may help you maintain your exercise routine while healing.

As has been mentioned, good running shoes are important for injury prevention. The most expensive shoes really aren't all that much better than a pair of the 50-60 dollar shoes, but make sure you are replacing them every 800 miles or so. Any shoe will break down after that kind of mileage.

If you think your problems stem from your running form, try finding a coach at a local running club (if one is available). After watching you run, she/he should be able to give you some pointers on your form, and some easy form drills to practice. Doing these drills regularly after your workouts will help teach your body how to run correctly, and strengthen small, less used muscles that support your body while running. Lifting light weights (enough to do at least 3 sets of 10 repetitions) may also help strengthen the muscles required to maintain good form. Some of this may be unneccessarily technical due to your relatively low mileage, but if you are working on building up to higher mileage, its good to think about it and know what is out there.

I ran competitively in High School and College, and continue to run recreationally.

Chris

27 m w/CF
 
C

cdale613

New member
I think it depends on how serious the pull is... ice, advil, and stretching are often enough to manage a lot of minor strains.

If you are in a great deal of pain, and this is a recurring injury, you are likely not taking enough time to recover fully before jumping back in. Try some crosstraining while you are healing - low impact activities like swimming/aqua jogging, biking/spinning or even pilates/yoga may help you maintain your exercise routine while healing.

As has been mentioned, good running shoes are important for injury prevention. The most expensive shoes really aren't all that much better than a pair of the 50-60 dollar shoes, but make sure you are replacing them every 800 miles or so. Any shoe will break down after that kind of mileage.

If you think your problems stem from your running form, try finding a coach at a local running club (if one is available). After watching you run, she/he should be able to give you some pointers on your form, and some easy form drills to practice. Doing these drills regularly after your workouts will help teach your body how to run correctly, and strengthen small, less used muscles that support your body while running. Lifting light weights (enough to do at least 3 sets of 10 repetitions) may also help strengthen the muscles required to maintain good form. Some of this may be unneccessarily technical due to your relatively low mileage, but if you are working on building up to higher mileage, its good to think about it and know what is out there.

I ran competitively in High School and College, and continue to run recreationally.

Chris

27 m w/CF
 
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cdale613

New member
I think it depends on how serious the pull is... ice, advil, and stretching are often enough to manage a lot of minor strains.
<br />
<br />If you are in a great deal of pain, and this is a recurring injury, you are likely not taking enough time to recover fully before jumping back in. Try some crosstraining while you are healing - low impact activities like swimming/aqua jogging, biking/spinning or even pilates/yoga may help you maintain your exercise routine while healing.
<br />
<br />As has been mentioned, good running shoes are important for injury prevention. The most expensive shoes really aren't all that much better than a pair of the 50-60 dollar shoes, but make sure you are replacing them every 800 miles or so. Any shoe will break down after that kind of mileage.
<br />
<br />If you think your problems stem from your running form, try finding a coach at a local running club (if one is available). After watching you run, she/he should be able to give you some pointers on your form, and some easy form drills to practice. Doing these drills regularly after your workouts will help teach your body how to run correctly, and strengthen small, less used muscles that support your body while running. Lifting light weights (enough to do at least 3 sets of 10 repetitions) may also help strengthen the muscles required to maintain good form. Some of this may be unneccessarily technical due to your relatively low mileage, but if you are working on building up to higher mileage, its good to think about it and know what is out there.
<br />
<br />I ran competitively in High School and College, and continue to run recreationally.
<br />
<br />Chris
<br />
<br />27 m w/CF
 
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letsrockcfem

New member
Hey Becki!
That's great your training for a 5k. Not cool that your calf is acting up. I agree with everything said above. Is your calf like really hurting to walk/run on? Are you stretching good before you go out? Also make sure you are keeping really really hydrated. I shoot for 70+oz of water a day. This and a banana a day really keeps my muscles in check. My calf was acting up last week so I took some running days and rode my bike or walked on the treatmill. My calf is fine now but I just make sure I stretch it really well before I hit the road.

When you run you may be landing on the inside or outside of your foot (this is called pronation/supranation). I would head to a running store and have them fit you for the perfect pair of running shoes that fits the way your foot lands. Let us know how everything turns out.
Rock CF,
Emily
 
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letsrockcfem

New member
Hey Becki!
That's great your training for a 5k. Not cool that your calf is acting up. I agree with everything said above. Is your calf like really hurting to walk/run on? Are you stretching good before you go out? Also make sure you are keeping really really hydrated. I shoot for 70+oz of water a day. This and a banana a day really keeps my muscles in check. My calf was acting up last week so I took some running days and rode my bike or walked on the treatmill. My calf is fine now but I just make sure I stretch it really well before I hit the road.

When you run you may be landing on the inside or outside of your foot (this is called pronation/supranation). I would head to a running store and have them fit you for the perfect pair of running shoes that fits the way your foot lands. Let us know how everything turns out.
Rock CF,
Emily
 
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letsrockcfem

New member
Hey Becki!
That's great your training for a 5k. Not cool that your calf is acting up. I agree with everything said above. Is your calf like really hurting to walk/run on? Are you stretching good before you go out? Also make sure you are keeping really really hydrated. I shoot for 70+oz of water a day. This and a banana a day really keeps my muscles in check. My calf was acting up last week so I took some running days and rode my bike or walked on the treatmill. My calf is fine now but I just make sure I stretch it really well before I hit the road.

When you run you may be landing on the inside or outside of your foot (this is called pronation/supranation). I would head to a running store and have them fit you for the perfect pair of running shoes that fits the way your foot lands. Let us know how everything turns out.
Rock CF,
Emily
 
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letsrockcfem

New member
Hey Becki!
That's great your training for a 5k. Not cool that your calf is acting up. I agree with everything said above. Is your calf like really hurting to walk/run on? Are you stretching good before you go out? Also make sure you are keeping really really hydrated. I shoot for 70+oz of water a day. This and a banana a day really keeps my muscles in check. My calf was acting up last week so I took some running days and rode my bike or walked on the treatmill. My calf is fine now but I just make sure I stretch it really well before I hit the road.

When you run you may be landing on the inside or outside of your foot (this is called pronation/supranation). I would head to a running store and have them fit you for the perfect pair of running shoes that fits the way your foot lands. Let us know how everything turns out.
Rock CF,
Emily
 
L

letsrockcfem

New member
Hey Becki!
<br /> That's great your training for a 5k. Not cool that your calf is acting up. I agree with everything said above. Is your calf like really hurting to walk/run on? Are you stretching good before you go out? Also make sure you are keeping really really hydrated. I shoot for 70+oz of water a day. This and a banana a day really keeps my muscles in check. My calf was acting up last week so I took some running days and rode my bike or walked on the treatmill. My calf is fine now but I just make sure I stretch it really well before I hit the road.
<br />
<br /> When you run you may be landing on the inside or outside of your foot (this is called pronation/supranation). I would head to a running store and have them fit you for the perfect pair of running shoes that fits the way your foot lands. Let us know how everything turns out.
<br />Rock CF,
<br />Emily
 
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