OK everyone, this is a bit strange and I am wondering if anyone know what is going on or has had a similar thing happen to them.
I went running Monday afternoon and everything went fine, but starting Tuesday morning my left calf was sore. Something like a tight muscle, but I have been unable to stretch it out (and I do warm up/cool down/stretch well before and after I work out). I didn't think too much about it until after I went running yesterday (Wednesday) and did my normal 3 mile loop and when I got back the calf was *still* tight. Now, after 3 miles there is no way that a calf can really be tight is there? It sure doesn't feel like a pulled or strained muscle, but I am at a loss as to what it could be. I picked up some icy hot and it really does help, but I can still feel that it is a bit off. The worst was going down the stairs first thing in the morning when everything was still cold, but it has loosened up since then (not 100% though - even with the icy hot).
Ideas? I drink enough water (3/4 of a gallon plus while I work out MINIMUM). Diet is good. Vitamins are good. Help!
I went running Monday afternoon and everything went fine, but starting Tuesday morning my left calf was sore. Something like a tight muscle, but I have been unable to stretch it out (and I do warm up/cool down/stretch well before and after I work out). I didn't think too much about it until after I went running yesterday (Wednesday) and did my normal 3 mile loop and when I got back the calf was *still* tight. Now, after 3 miles there is no way that a calf can really be tight is there? It sure doesn't feel like a pulled or strained muscle, but I am at a loss as to what it could be. I picked up some icy hot and it really does help, but I can still feel that it is a bit off. The worst was going down the stairs first thing in the morning when everything was still cold, but it has loosened up since then (not 100% though - even with the icy hot).
Ideas? I drink enough water (3/4 of a gallon plus while I work out MINIMUM). Diet is good. Vitamins are good. Help!