Achilles Problem - Need Advice
Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2010 11:46 am
Hi Guys,
Newbee here at the forum. Been doing the C25K program since late January. I'm now at week 6 and running up to 20-25mins. Really pleased with myself! I actually enjoy the runs (I never thought I'd say that!).
However, after my run 2 days ago, I woke up the next day with a pain in the back of my ankle, where my Achilles Tendon is. It's not a great pain (only when I move it around) and there's no swelling but I am limping around a little today. It's stiff. Stretching it only seems to make it worse.
I have to be honest and tell you that I was running in inappropriate footwear, just an old pair of hard Adidas trainers. I've since learned the value of footwear!
Couple of questions which I am hoping you Guys can help me with:
1. How long should I rest the foot? I have read horror stories of people running and tearing the tendon.
2. Should I be stretching it? Or doing some sort of exercise? I heard that's good for back pain, same here?
3. Should I revert back to say week 3 when my foot is better?
4. Do you Guys have recommendations on good but cheap footwear? I went JD sports here, I was recommended Asics Virage, Mild Cushion, £60.00.
Thanks in advance, Myles
Newbee here at the forum. Been doing the C25K program since late January. I'm now at week 6 and running up to 20-25mins. Really pleased with myself! I actually enjoy the runs (I never thought I'd say that!).
However, after my run 2 days ago, I woke up the next day with a pain in the back of my ankle, where my Achilles Tendon is. It's not a great pain (only when I move it around) and there's no swelling but I am limping around a little today. It's stiff. Stretching it only seems to make it worse.
I have to be honest and tell you that I was running in inappropriate footwear, just an old pair of hard Adidas trainers. I've since learned the value of footwear!
Couple of questions which I am hoping you Guys can help me with:
1. How long should I rest the foot? I have read horror stories of people running and tearing the tendon.
2. Should I be stretching it? Or doing some sort of exercise? I heard that's good for back pain, same here?
3. Should I revert back to say week 3 when my foot is better?
4. Do you Guys have recommendations on good but cheap footwear? I went JD sports here, I was recommended Asics Virage, Mild Cushion, £60.00.
Thanks in advance, Myles