When we hear the word running, everyone assumes pain is involved. However, if everything is done right, there should not be pain. Realistically however, there is going to be pain, especially if you are training long and hard. Currently, my legs are going through this. My lower calf is swollen and very sore, which is making my knee act up. Now, I am not allowed running for a few days. Fortunately, I can still run in our district meet. My coach however has suggested that I do not run for a couple days. She looked at my legs and made the suggestion of icing it or massaging it because it is defiantly swollen and very sore. So, you are probably wondering what are ways that I can help to make my legs better?
First and most importantly, even though it is hard to face, is to take time off. Take a day or two off without running, then ride a bike, then return to running. This allows your legs time to heal and then slowly reintroduces you to running. Also, stretch. Sometimes, the problem has nothing to do with overrunning, but you are simply too tight. By stretching, you will loosen your leg muscles, which may help to relieve the pain. Then, use ice. Ice is one of the best things that you can do for your legs. By icing, you reduce the swelling of your muscles, which will then allow them to return to normal size. If your muscles do not get better within a few weeks, it is best to seek medical attention. Hopefully by doing everything that I tried will help you. It is slowly helping me so hopefully it will you too!
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