In general, runners tend to be idiots.
At least in my personal experience.
On Wednesday, my calf was a little sore, but nothing too bad. I figured it was just a knot that needed to loosen up, so I got on the treadmill for my five mile run.
Those running intervals hurt! So after about ten minutes of nothing changing, I decided perhaps I could walk. Walking still hurt, but nothing too bad. I ended up doing about 2.5 miles, just to get some activity after a day of teleworking from the couch.
By the time I went to bed Wednesday, my calf HURT. Well, more than it should have. But it wasn’t swollen or tender to the touch, so I figured it was just stupidity.
Thursday it was better, but still sore when I walked, so I limped around a bit.
It’s still improving, and I’m getting a massage this morning (pre-scheduled), so that should help, but this weekend’s 8 mile run and 15+ mile bike ride are up in the air. Might move my 8 miler to Monday and see how I feel Sunday for the bike ride.
But you know what would have been the better plan? STOPPING WHEN IT HURT! If I had just gotten off the treadmill on Wednesday when I realized my muscles weren’t loosening up, I would probably feel fine.
But we runners can be idiots.