Lower calf pain from running on track?

Question

I have recently had lower calf pain in my right leg. I have been running a mile almost everyday for about 3 weeks, and jus recently brought it up to 2 miles. After I ran that 2 miles the pain started. I dont think it is my achilles tendon, it is higher on the back of the lower leg. unless the tendon goes that high. When I touch the area with it not flexed it hurts more than it does when flexed out. It seems to be muscle, in the lower calf. I tried to run on it today, and I made it to 1 1/4 miles and had to quit, but the pain started right away on the first lap and dulled out the more I ran. I would like to know what this is called and what treatments there are. I have tried to look it up but I either found it was achilles tendonitis, or calf strain, it says it usually happens when you get older, but im a 17 y/o male 6' 205 lbs, and do simple leg stretches before I run, but now know to stretch out the calf before I run. I would like to hear from anyone who would might kno

Answer 1

I run 6 miles a day and do 36 miles on my bike. You have an injury my friend. Learn to get serious about rest. Rest works FOR you just as running works for you. Get used to this because it will be common place in your athletic life. And be sure to stretch, stretch stretch....before AND after each run. In addition, make sure you are getting enough potassium and magnesium and especially calcium. Your muscles depleat those substances fast during runs. Also, when increasing your distance, increase it by 1/10th a week. Don't double it all at once. In other words, go from 1 mile, to 1 mile and a 10th, not 1 mile to 2 miles. Once a week, it is ok to do a "long run" and double the distance...IF you are in top shape and not hurting. LISTEN TO AND OBEY YOUR PAIN.

Answer 2

ease off for a couple days and slowly start back up. The best thing you can do is when you get done running, put ICE on it. It relieves pain and swelling. STRETCH before and after the run. The best stretch is find a curb and stand behind it. put your foot up on it with your knee straight. try to point your toes upwards, and have your heel touch the ground. Feel the stretch.

Answer 3

My friend, You need to rest your leg. The pain is telling you to stop. Motrin and ice are in order. You had better let it heal or you may cause damage you will suffer for the rest of your life. Ride a bike, spin, or stair master. NO RUNNING for a month or two. You had better listen.

Answer 4

Sounds like a calf strain.

Answer 5

try taking a break for a few days and getting keeping hydrated. you also may want to take a multivitamin daily if you are not already, you may be low on magnesium which can cause muscle cramping.