Love2Run

I tried running today after taking a few weeks off because of my left achilles tendon.

The first 50 meters I could feel the tendon, and I depated about calling it quits, but instead I decided to change my running form.  Instead of pushing off with the calf muscles, I ran by lifting my knees and driving forward with my knees.  This caused me to have to take short faster strides, but it felt good and there was no pain in my tendon after that.

It is amazing how fast you can get out of shape.  I was really breathing hard after 2 miles.   I will try this distance this week and gradually work up from there.

I may try doing some jump roping this week as well.  Oddly enough, jumping rope doesn't seem to bother my achilles.

Another easy 2 miles.  Had no pain at all today in my achilles.  

Two miles in the rain.  It was warm today, 20C!!  Felt my achilles a little today so I went quite slow.  After it was warmed up the pain went away, so the last mile I picked up the pace a little.  

Ran 2 miles.  Today was the best run so far this week.  No pain at all in the achilles and I pushed it a little today.  I am getting anxious to increase the mileage, but I am not going to make the mistake of increasing too fast, or I will be right back on the injured list again.  I will continue with 2 miles this week and increase the mileage next week.

No running today because of bad weather.  Did some cross training and weights.

Another 2 mile day.  Next week I will increase this to 3 or maybe more depending on how I feel.  I haven't had much pain in my achilles recently.  The worst is when I get up in the morning.