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2016-04-19 9:13 AM


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Subject: Achilles Pain
HI all. After a couple tough training sessions this weekend my Achilles is quite sore/tender. I fear the early signs of Achilles tendonitis. I'm going to take some time off of running and thinking of putting in a bit of a swim/bike block. Anyone out there experience Achilles tendonitis and have any guidance? Is biking okay? Any treatment advice? I've been icing the past couple days and did a bit of foam rolling but figured I should focus on controlling inflammation first then ease into rolling/stretching. Thanks for any guidance out there.

-Patrick

2016-04-19 9:48 AM
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Subject: RE: Achilles Pain
Patrick,

I had Achilles issues a few years ago when I ramped up my hill running to quick trying to prepare for the possibility of running the Dipsea race.

Here's an article that really helped me out:
http://runnersconnect.net/running-injury-prevention/achilles-tendon...

Basically: Don't run hills, don't do speed-work, ice it after runs, and do eccentric heel drops to build supporting strength.
For me, it was a long recovery with a few set backs along the way... so, hang in there!

Regards,
Jay

2016-04-19 11:01 AM
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Thanks Jay. Funny that I just started ramping up hill repeats and speed work. I'll definitely take your advice and take it easy.
2016-04-19 11:11 AM
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Originally posted by PRHTri

Thanks Jay. Funny that I just started ramping up hill repeats and speed work. I'll definitely take your advice and take it easy.



best is to get it properly diagnosed by a professional. I am more tendinosis than tendinitis.

I have been dealing with achilles problems for a few years. I am currently not running because of them.

For me, ART really helps to get some of the knots and lumps out of the tendon and softens it
Eccentric heel drops are huge. Probably the only scientifically proven treatment
I use heat at night to stimulate blood flow to the region
Never run on it if the pain from the previous day is more than a 5/10.
Aquajoggin is your friend

I get it when I ramp up speed work to quickly and/or my weekly mileage exceeds 40mpw

2016-04-19 1:35 PM
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+1 to all previous comments, and yeah, eccentric heal drops can work wonders.

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