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From: Paul Shields
Category: Coach
Date: 4/13/98
Time: 11:10:12 AM
Remote Name: 203.8.222.67
Dee,
Injuries are the worst thing when you are training for an event, and especially so when they occur close to the actual day. Although your doctor/physio will have told you it is important to take it slowly when healing a torn muscle. You should only gradually increase your running and stretching (gradually), range of motion exersizes and massage (scar tissue removal) can help. If you have been careful the 4-5 weeks is the minimum time for a tear to heal.
Depending on your training it might be possible to run the marathon. If your long-run build-up prior to the injury involved runs over 20 miles then there is some hope. You may need to switch your goal time as well to avoid disappointment or injury. During the next couple of weeks gradually increase the distance constantly looking for any twinges from the calf. Don't do any interval or fast work and mainly focus on lengthening the time on your longest run. If all seems in order do a short 3-4 day taper and do the marathon, starting slow and only building speed if you are feeling fine.
Hope the above helps,
Paul
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