tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5311378112082969638.post310554849221775851..comments2023-11-28T04:29:00.047-05:00Comments on From Fat To Finish Line: Running in the snow and a pain in the legAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06682010895114305173noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5311378112082969638.post-23540430363535687682013-05-10T04:07:36.884-04:002013-05-10T04:07:36.884-04:00Hi! How are you? Looking at your pics, the title r...Hi! How are you? Looking at your pics, the title really fits your blog. :) I experienced calf pain after wearing shape ups shoes for running (for 2 weeks). I really think that it was a bad idea. I was a painkiller dependent back then until I decided to have a stem cell treatment. The therapy went on for 6 weeks and my ortho surgeon, Dr Joseph Purita, successfully made my left calf back in shape. I swear, I'm not gonna wear shoes of that kind anymore, ever. I mean, I wasn't able to run for months and I gained weight! frustrating... and the pain, irritating. I apologize for ranting.. LOLAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02894787956803598507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5311378112082969638.post-65929039086348750542013-01-30T08:22:59.814-05:002013-01-30T08:22:59.814-05:00I foam roll alot, but for problem areas, I suggest...I foam roll alot, but for problem areas, I suggest trying a tennis ball (baseball, softball, etc) on your calf, it "gets to your muscles more" then your foam roller<br /><br />Good luck racing this weekendBig Daddy Dieselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07868041775049514011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5311378112082969638.post-43764600629836552322013-01-29T13:17:56.189-05:002013-01-29T13:17:56.189-05:00I'm scared to run in the snow, I'm terrifi...I'm scared to run in the snow, I'm terrified I'd slip from the momentum. I do love to hike in the snow tho. Untouched snow is beautiful like a wonderland. <br /><br />Your calf pain sound different from mine, mine wraps down under my heel. When I sit for long periods of time it gets really stiff and I actually limp.<br /><br />Kitty Fantastichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12310522530258912693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5311378112082969638.post-55830321561541768672013-01-29T08:59:12.483-05:002013-01-29T08:59:12.483-05:00I love running in the snow. For me it makes the co...I love running in the snow. For me it makes the cold seem worthwhile. My first 5k was in the middle of a downpour from a hurricane and it was my first time running in the rain. I actually liked it at first but then my shoes were basically ruined after. A little drizzle might be nice though, just enough to keep you cooled off but not soaking wet. <br />Rachel Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12091590144002350922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5311378112082969638.post-3325216325654676492013-01-29T07:17:56.029-05:002013-01-29T07:17:56.029-05:00I have never run in snow, rain etc. I use the drea...I have never run in snow, rain etc. I use the dreadmill. <br />I'm really hoping you feel better soon, have you consulted a specialist?Z@KickingKiloshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06411219822291256156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5311378112082969638.post-26097532878855657932013-01-28T19:35:52.729-05:002013-01-28T19:35:52.729-05:00Jen- I've had similar pain in the calf where i...Jen- I've had similar pain in the calf where it feels like a charlie horse that won't go away. I foam rolled as well as used a massage stick and a massage ball (or you could use a lacrosse ball or tennis ball) on the area that was really tight. Also I did lots of yoga, long stretching, icing my calves, and ibuprophin. It did eventually go away- I hope yours does, too!Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05314397569236051050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5311378112082969638.post-73921655563553394302013-01-28T19:31:03.959-05:002013-01-28T19:31:03.959-05:00Try googling trigger point analysis with a tennis ...Try googling trigger point analysis with a tennis ball or rolling calf with tennis ball. You can pin point the knot better with a tennis ball than with a foam roller. If you want, I can email you some links. I've suffered from what sounds like the same thing as you are, and this REALLY helped. Most feet/calf/shin issues are due to knots in the calves. I went to a presentation on it here locally. (Too bad you don't live in Jacksonville!) Feel free to email or message me if you want more info. Starpulphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07984300177119934350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5311378112082969638.post-38686780763809976082013-01-28T18:54:00.036-05:002013-01-28T18:54:00.036-05:00I've never ran in the snow and haven't run...I've never ran in the snow and haven't run in the rain on purpose. I sweat enough liquid that needs to be mopped up, I don't need any help from the heavens! I hope your calf gets better soon!Frickin' Fabulous at 40https://www.blogger.com/profile/14853674225662132643noreply@blogger.com