Bruised calf without injury - opinions please.

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Liliaicha Aug 2013 2:12pm, 11 Aug 2013 8,729 posts	0 Liliaicha After completing a 100 mile race this morning, I removed my calf guards to reveal a very bruised shin. I didn't bang it or fall, although my shin was very sore during the race I assumed it was shin splints, but it's obviously not. Any ideas?
May Aug 2013 2:28pm, 11 Aug 2013 1,245 posts	0 May : 0 that look sore??? Would get it checked out if in any doubt
Anj Aug 2013 3:31pm, 11 Aug 2013 5,487 posts	0 Anj Is your foot bruised too or just dirty? Have you worn calf guards before? Perhaps they were too tight? But yes, I would get that checked out. Are you ok walking on it?
Liliaicha Aug 2013 3:41pm, 11 Aug 2013 8,730 posts	0 Liliaicha Foot not bruised (or dirty!) not sure why it looks so purple in the photo! Have worn the calf guards before with no problems, but not for that length of time. Can barely walk, but that's because the rest of me is wrecked!
swittle Aug 2013 3:46pm, 11 Aug 2013 25,218 posts	0 swittle Allergy?
Lisa T Aug 2013 5:53pm, 11 Aug 2013 1,665 posts	0 Lisa T That's really odd isn't it! Does it hurt to touch? If not maybe Swittle is right. I agree with the others though, I'd go & get it checked out. Hope it feels better soon.
becca7 Aug 2013 6:01pm, 11 Aug 2013 5,112 posts	0 becca7 No idea what is causing this but I hope it is better soon. Many congratulations on your 100 miles and I think sub 24 and 2nd lady?
swittle Aug 2013 7:26pm, 11 Aug 2013 25,219 posts	0 swittle Well, I hope the problem settles down - and forgive me for not congratulating you on completing a race and distance that are the stuff of dreams!
Liliaicha Aug 2013 7:56pm, 11 Aug 2013 8,731 posts	0 Liliaicha Thanks everyone for the congrats, it was indeed a sub24 and 2nd lady. Swit - the only reason I don't think it's an allergy is that it was very painful whilst running, but not now
Kimbles Aug 2013 8:02pm, 11 Aug 2013 3,684 posts	0 Kimbles Congrats Lilaicha on the race Could it be that the circulation was poor in your leg during the race because of the calf guards if you say its was painful while running?