Achielles pain-runner
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RNinPitts
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After years away from running game, I started running again. Started slowly about 100 days ago with walking. I'm running 3 miles at least 4 days a week and 5 miles twice a week now but with Achilles pain.
I stretch, start with a walk before running and ice after run. I alternate three pair of running shoes. I'm planning to run marathon third week of September.
I stretch, start with a walk before running and ice after run. I alternate three pair of running shoes. I'm planning to run marathon third week of September.
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I dealt with an achilles issue for about 10 weeks over the summer. It was never bad enough to stop me from running, but it wouldn't heal completely either. I finally got it under control when I added a brace to sleep in (it keep the tendon stretched at night) to my foam roller and exercise plan. It might be worth a try if you haven't already.
Now, you want to run a marathon in 2 weeks and the most you are running is 5 miles at a time? Good luck. The parts of your body that are not injured now stand a good chance of being injured by the time you are done....2 -
Wow, that's crazy. Most people follow an actual marathon training plan that includes long runs much longer than 5 miles. It's a huge leap from 5 miles to marathon1
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Sorry...it's a 10k run during the marathon.1
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Ok that makes more sense lol1
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Have you been fitted for running shoes, and are the ones you are running in new or old?
Have you tried using a slant board for 20 - 30 minutes at a time twice a day?1 -
I haven't tried the roller or slant board. I'll start there. I've been hesitant to increase distance and intensity. I don't want to be side lined for any length of time. I am enjoying my runs. It's like finding a lost friend.
Thanks for the help!0 -
Are you running in flat (minimal or low-drop) shoes? A little bit of heel can do wonders when the Achilles is inflamed. The brace (or Strasburg sock (probably misspelled )) can be helpful, too.1
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A doctor is the proper person to consult for injury advice... but if was me...
- stretch calves hourly for 30+ seconds
- foam roller the calves (not the tendon) 4x a day
- night splint or Strassburg sock at night
- higher heel-drop shoes when running
- barefoot or zero heel shoes when sitting & walking
- no ice unless in pain (reduces circulation)
- avoid uphill runs (strains the Achilles the most).
- never run when it hurts1
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