Feeling my calf muscle “pop,” followed by plenty of pain, I knew one thing for certain: after I finished my run, I would need to see a doctor.

The diagnosis was promising. A mild muscle tear that would need several days of rest for recovery. No worries, I could handle that.

Plus, the doctor reassured me. “You are in great physical shape…” (Gosh Doc, thanks) “…and you will be fine…” (Nice, thanks again) “if you recover like a normal middle aged man.”

Just some patient advice, next time, stop at “you will be fine.”