Calf strain

[Falwheeler]

Should I cycle with calf Strain. I was running in the gym yesterday, felt a pain in my calf so stopped and tried to stretch it out but had to give up. Went onto the bike (gym bike) with no problem. Tried to run today and stopped dead in agony, pain now when walking. Using ice and resting. Haven't tried my proper bike yet, but am I likely to do any harm. I know common sense says if it hurts stop. Really annoyed as I'm just getting back to fitness after long term illness and have a 100km Audax in just over a week and Dartmoor Classic at the end of June.

 

[marshmella]

Get it checked by your doctor to see whether it's just a strain or a torn calf.I tore mine and and wasn't allowed to cycle for 5 months.

 

[Falwheeler]

No, I lost most of last year

 

[LarryDuff]

Get some ice on it. Stretch it thoroughly before any exercise.

 

[green1]

Get some ice on it. Stretch it thoroughly before any exercise.

Only if you have warmed up throughly. You should never stretch cold muscles.