When i run my left calf muscle tenses up really bad?

Question

I'm pretty active and work out four to seven times a week for months now, so i know its not soreness in muscles.

i really like to run, but my past few work outs i ha vent been able to.

i cant run more than half a mile it seems before the pain it to unbearable.

and i stretch before and after i work out.

can someone please tell me whats wrong? and how can i fix it?

Answer 1

I know how you feel, and i know exactly whats wrong with you'll calf muscle. You defiantly pulled the muscle. The pain is probably unbearable, but you'll be fine, you say you stretch so put a  hot damp towel on it, and relax a bit. The best you can do for a pulled muscle is to warm it, and leave it.  

Answer 2

despite the fact that you are very active and love to be active, you should try taking a break for about a week and give your muscles a rest.  Try icing it one day and then applying heat the next day.

Answer 3

Maybe you're not warming up and stretching well enough before running. You might also just be getting older. Once you get older everything will hurt.