don't do it Heather, it aint worth it (I should know as I didn't follow my own advice and I'm a physio). End result was unable to run for 3 months
don't do it Heather, it aint worth it (I should know as I didn't follow my own advice and I'm a physio). End result was unable to run for 3 months
It didn't hurt after I ran - it's just a bit sore the day after. Am I being stubborn?
The desire to run easily makes one says "it does not hurt" when in fact it does.Originally Posted by Heather
Weather it's "a bit sore" or "it hurts" only you can say. If it is even just a little painful after running it simply means it would have been better not to run.
So is that a general rule with achilles. Only run when pain free.
Don't run if it hurts.
There was a good article by Denise Park on this in last autumn's issue of the Fellrunner.
I suffered repeated achilles tendinitus for over 6 months because after a short break I tried to run through it. Wished I had rested properly to start with.
Main problem was the following morning getting out of bed and then getting out of the car after driving to work.
Did you run, Heather?
No! I was good...
Although I did get my number and warm up. I then decided against it! Thanks for your advice...what do you reckon to just taking it steady on the fells? I've entered the Rossendale triathlon again so I suppose I've got cycling and swimming (haven't swam for a year) to concentrate on.
Generally, uphill running is worse than flat running for the Achille Tendon. It's just an obvious consequence of the mechanics involved.
If it hurts rest. If good, run a little. If still good, next day a bit more. And so forth.
Good luck.
Re: Achilles
Do the triathlon, but just don't get off the bike!
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