Garage sales (stuff for my classroom) and a formal 1.5+ mile walk. achilles isn't getting better. I keep icing, wearing the splint and taking motrin. Now even my other dog is limping. We are falling apart over here. LOL I really wanna run. I feel like I need to do a couch to 5K program or something.
Walking Miles: 1.50
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From JD on Fri, Jun 24, 2011 at 02:11:41 from 71.37.100.47
Sorry about the achilles issues. Hang in there, it gets better!
From april27 on Fri, Jun 24, 2011 at 08:50:54 from 99.188.251.180
JD Didn't you have issues with yours? YOu only took like a week off right? What am I doing wrong?
From JD on Fri, Jun 24, 2011 at 15:50:21 from 70.96.78.149
So far the process has taken a couple of months. I took an entire week completely off from running. But that was only the start of the recovery. I spent the next 5 weeks building my mileage back up slowly to 50 miles, which was just last week. This week I've cut back again and will probably not get to 40 miles for the week. Plus I've kept my pace very easy for most of these miles. I've been stretching everyday. Not over stretching, just consistent light stretching of the achilles and foot.
So, I wasn't following a recovery plan or anything, I just made sure not to over do it without completely stopping. I feel like my body heals more quickly if I stress it just enough to add strength without going over the edge. It's okay if it hurts a little.
After 8 weeks of caution, I'm just now starting feel ready for a higher mileage buildup.
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