Question on Sore calf muscles

[CalG]

I've got over 60 days on the mountain this season so far, and just ran into some sore calf muscles. That seems strange to me. I should be conditioned. 'Feels like the day after running a mile on my toes. (something I DO NOT DO! ;-)

We have had a few warm snows over the past week. The cut snow set up pretty hard (coral reef), then filled with fresh.

Same boots as usual. I did change from skis with Markers to skis with Look turntable. (soft snow skis)

Maybe it's just the rough ride over the reef. What else?

 

[raytseng]

Myself and others had a calf strain. So it could've been a single event that caused a lvl1 strain and microtears from a quick or violent movement. See below, I also posted a link to a pretty good rehab and workout schedule to get back faster.

Strained calf

slid backwards from a mogul and strained my calf on Friday. There was a famous popping sound... scared me shitless but I skied down on my own. Such a dorky move, first run after lunch, no warm up, back seat galore....Lots of RICE over the weekend. Things seem to be improving. I’m worried about...

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Other than that i doubt it is setup too much. the calf is used to go all the way up on your tiptoesn and even hop and land while on your tiptoes. So even if something is different with your bindings like ramp angle, its still well within the regular range of motion of your calf. No skiboot will let you dorsiflex or plantar flex that much compared to you doing toe raises/heel dips or jumping jacks in regular shoes.

 

[Pequenita]

Have you changed what you're wearing on your feet when you're not skiing? That is, is it possible that different footwear with a slightly taller heel has caused the calf muscle to shorten when not in boots.

 

[CalG]

Have you changed what you're wearing on your feet when you're not skiing? That is, is it possible that different footwear with a slightly taller heel has caused the calf muscle to shorten when not in boots.

After 12 hours in ski boots, then the 45 min drive home to a shower and supper, It's bare foot around the house for me! ;-)

 

[raytseng]

The other possibly is you are older than you used to be and you may need to acknowledge the cruel passage of time and the grim reaper who awaits you at the end.

 

[CalG]

The other possibly is you are older than you used to be and you may need to acknowledge the cruel passage of time

;-) That has crossed my mind, but why just this week? Age induced New Snow aversion?

 

[raytseng]

Theres a silly theory at least about the knees only have a set number of bumps in them like an odometer so make them count. Once you hit that magic number bye bye knees.

 

[CalG]

I stay away from the zipper line for just this reason. [-)

 

[oldschoolskier]

I might suggest low electrolytes.

 

[CalG]

I might suggest low electrolytes.

could be, but my wife just started trying "designer" salts on just about everything. I "think", I'm OK on that one.
Now Hydration might be an issue....

 

[oldschoolskier]

Just remember there is danger in too much and too little.

 

[CalG]

Just remember there is danger in too much and too little.

The trick must be "How to know"?

I watch my urine.

 

[Unpiste]

could be, but my wife just started trying "designer" salts on just about everything. I "think", I'm OK on that one.
Now Hydration might be an issue....

Now I'm curious. What's a designer salt?

 

[CalG]

Now I'm curious. What's a designer salt?

Salt comes in colors these days.

5 Colors of Natural Salts

To all cooks, salt is life. The delicate crystals are what enhances every dish that is put out to diners—be it in soups, sauces, or as a finishing sprinkle ...

guide.michelin.com

It all tastes like salt to me...

 

[oldschoolskier]

Urine color only indicates hydration level to some extenr, however electrolytes are a different matter.

As to designer salts, location and extraction methods determine the impurity’s that it contains, these are considered the rare earth salts (and minerals) that can be good or bad for you. They can also impart taste (and color hence designer).

Personally I would go with Cyto Max, tropical fruit flavor, no caffeine added and has the least head twisting taste. I started using on and off tsince 95-96. I don’t go full strength unless competing or exceptionally heavy workout.

While I share this information, do your own research on this topic as there is a lot of potential risk involved and make your own decision.

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[johnnyvw]

Different delta on the bindings?