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Glen Rose,TX,USA

Member Since:

Nov 26, 2007

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

SGM 2009 3:29:18

HobbleCreek 2009  1:39:23

FWRC 15 K 2011 1:15:32

DesNews 10K 2009 44:19

Fireman's Fund 5K 2012  21:41

5 Marathons, including Boston 2009

Short-Term Running Goals:

Have fun and enjoy running.  Work on my fear of racing and learn to enjoy this "season of chaos" that is currently my life.

 

Long-Term Running Goals:

Continue running and living an active life

Personal:

 

"If you take care of the little things, the big things take care of themselves." - Bill Jacobsen
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Tue, Feb 12, 2008
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Yesterday after I got home and started getting ready for the day my Achilles tendon started bothering me.  I wasn't sure why or what had happened but there was definitely a nagging feeling, no pain.  By last night it wasn't too bad so I though I would see what the morning brings.  I got up and it felt fine so I thought that I could probably run, but just take it really slow. 

We headed out and warmed up incredibly slow (11 min pace) and I only felt it when I was headed up a short but steep hill.  The rest of our route would be flat or slightly downhill so I told Paula to go ahead and I would stay behind her. (this to prevent me from going to fast).  I felt good the rest of the run and did not seem to have any issues.  When I got home, though I could definitely feel it as I stretched.  It almost feels like a burning sensation, so I am wondering if it is just inflamed.  I am not really sure how to deal with this do I a) continue running and go by feel,  b)  do I take a few days off to give it some rest   c) some option I do not know about.   I would probably pick  A but I really do not know if that is best and I do not want to turn this nagging  into a bigger injury. 

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Happy Running!

 

Comments
From Benn on Tue, Feb 12, 2008 at 09:24:01

Hey Jody. Sorry to hear about the achilles. Not sure what you should do, but I know that I tried running for the first week and did 4 or 5 runs, and it only seemed to make things worse. Achilles issues become a huge nuisance if you arent careful. I would say use RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation) and try to take care of it. Ice 3 x 20 mins for today... and see how it feels. I found that doing that made the swelling go down. My achilles still hurts a little, but the inflamation is gone. I am taking the rest of February off of running and hoping that that solves the problem. If you have it available you can get eldectro shock treatment with a PT as well. Also try gentrly stretching 4 or more times a day holding calf isolated stretches for 30 seconds at a time. Basically you have to experiment to find something to do, just listen to your body and be careful! I learned that the hard way.

From andee on Tue, Feb 12, 2008 at 09:44:51

Sorry about the achilles pain - not fun. Hopefully you can rest a day or two and then get back at it. Good job getting out there this morning!

From MarcieJ on Tue, Feb 12, 2008 at 09:57:29

I havent ever had problems with my achiles so I am not sure. I am usually one that runs by feel, usually those little annoying things go away but then again I am now the one dealing with an injury now:) You might want to blog Josse and ask her.

From MarcieJ on Tue, Feb 12, 2008 at 11:18:54

Jody there is good post on the discussion forum from Benn on his achilles, you may want to get some deep tissue done on your calves, you did mention that they were bothering you awhile back. When they are tight they can pull on other muscles and cause problems in other areas.

http://fastrunningblog.com/forum/index.php/topic,191.0.html

From Christi on Tue, Feb 12, 2008 at 23:28:57

Hey Jody! I've also had problems with the achilles on my right leg on & off. It usually bothers me after long runs. Its never gotten too bad, but I do find that tight calves are usually the problem. I've started trying to stretch more and stop & stretch a mile into my runs. I also read the post on the discussion board and found that helpful. Good luck!!

From brent on Tue, Feb 12, 2008 at 23:35:06

Jody, get the stick, works for me on the calves. How did you recover from the 10K?

Stay Cool, B of BS Rools out

From jody on Tue, Feb 12, 2008 at 23:38:54

Thanks everyone for all the suggestions.

Brent- Surprisingly well from the 10K. No soreness or anything. I was actually shocked. I am getting the stick this weekend, already had it on my list of things to do!!

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