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Hi, i tore my calf on 12 feb, rested, ran a marathon on 24 feb.i had pain throughout. it need 3 weeks since. how do i know when to try a run again?
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Need more info: Are you talking about a calf strain? A calf strain occurs when part of the muscles of the lower leg (gastrocnemius, soleus, plantaris)injured.A grade 1 usually takes 2 weeks,that means it hurts when running but you can continue.A grade 2 is a partial tearusually you have to stop and that takes about 4-8 weeks.A grade 3 is a tear full requirs 3-4 months and sometimes surgery.
Answered 3/14/2019
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