Posted on Oct 21, 2016
I have a nasty Charley Horse in my calf & a PT test in 2 days. Any advice on how to soothe the soreness and not jeopardize my run time?
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I ETS in a few months, and I plan on this being my last APFT. I’m a marginal runner but I can pass the run time--I did it yesterday even WITH the pain--but it sure doesn't help and I have my concerns. I am hydrating and occasionally doing basic leg stretches. Any thoughts?
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SGT Dave Tracy
A solid plan, though I don't think I'll have much time to elevate or rest beyond sleep, but I will do what I can. Thanks.
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UPDATE:
I tried a lot of the suggestions I received (in the time I had to incorporate them), and when I started my run I was feeling quite good. Then, with 5 to go, on lap 3--we run on a high school track--SNAP, ol' Charley stopped by and said hi. I got worried, because it was hurting...well, stiff and moderately hurting, and my pace dropped significantly. But ol' Charlie and I worked out our differences over the course of the next lap, and I rode that horse all the way to the finish line. I probably lost between 30 & 45 seconds from my time, but I still managed to finish with 40 seconds to spare, so I'll take the Win!
Thanks for all the advice; I do believe it helped. Hopefully the next SM with a similar issue, who happens to come across this question will take your ideas into consideration as well. That's also why I didn't post my update in the original question as people often do when they post an update.
I tried a lot of the suggestions I received (in the time I had to incorporate them), and when I started my run I was feeling quite good. Then, with 5 to go, on lap 3--we run on a high school track--SNAP, ol' Charley stopped by and said hi. I got worried, because it was hurting...well, stiff and moderately hurting, and my pace dropped significantly. But ol' Charlie and I worked out our differences over the course of the next lap, and I rode that horse all the way to the finish line. I probably lost between 30 & 45 seconds from my time, but I still managed to finish with 40 seconds to spare, so I'll take the Win!
Thanks for all the advice; I do believe it helped. Hopefully the next SM with a similar issue, who happens to come across this question will take your ideas into consideration as well. That's also why I didn't post my update in the original question as people often do when they post an update.
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If you are willing to pay for it, go see a massage therapist. A short 30 minute session should be enough for a good LMT to target the area(s). Just make sure the establishment is legit (check the post's black list for areas and establishments that are unauthorized). I had wrote a few sentances about sick call, then I realized if you are taking it on Sunday, you are probably not active duty. (and was right).
Be straight with your FLL about the issue..today and not the morning of the test. If I knew in advance, I would be more likely to access how you feel about doing the run that morning and advocate your retake next month. But that is how my unit works.
I just know that when you start to use your legs to get those extra sit-up reps towards the end (we all do it), it may exasperate the condition and make the run even tougher for you.
Even if you feel like you can manage to make the test, I would do minimum sit-up reps.
Be straight with your FLL about the issue..today and not the morning of the test. If I knew in advance, I would be more likely to access how you feel about doing the run that morning and advocate your retake next month. But that is how my unit works.
I just know that when you start to use your legs to get those extra sit-up reps towards the end (we all do it), it may exasperate the condition and make the run even tougher for you.
Even if you feel like you can manage to make the test, I would do minimum sit-up reps.
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