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Bruised calf without injury - opinions please.

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EdJ Aug 2013 8:29pm, 11 Aug 2013 82 posts	0 EdJ It might be something completely different, but I did the SDW100 a couple of months ago, and afterwards the bottom of my shins were very very tender (they were the most hurty thing of all). I think my (obviously completely unsound) internet-based diagnosis was something about the muscles swelling more than their surrounding sheaths wanted them to. They calmed down after a couple of days. Well done on the sub-24 and second lady!
Garfield Aug 2013 8:43pm, 11 Aug 2013 3211 posts	0 Garfield How about just rubbing? They were on for a good while...and great running!:)
santababy Aug 2013 5:17am, 12 Aug 2013 69488 posts	0 santababy my physio warned me off calf guards. HIs take on it is why on earth would you restrict your blood flow. especially during a 100 mile race. I suspect your blood hasn't been flowing properly and had caused it.

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