Teren had another long work day yesterday, and due to one of my insomnia attacks, I didn't get up at 4:30 to run. ( I didn't fall asleep until 2, even though I went to bed at 9.) So, another run missed. I almost missed this morning's run, too. Devra was going to come over at 5 so we could go running, but I didn't turn on my 4:30 alarm, and rolled over to look at the clock at 4:59. Devra is very prompt, so I rushed downstairs just as she was pulling into the driveway. So, we got out a little later than usual. But, we made it through our 10 miles.
It was a very nice run. We kept the pace nice and easy, and ran out the River Trail to Gardner Village and back. It was pretty dark at first, but I love running as the sun comes up. It took us 73 minutes to run 10 miles . . . definitely nice and easy.
After my run I went to see Dr. Petron about my achilles. There are no tears, (thank goodness) but there is some breakdown in the tendon. Basically, just a nasty case of tendonitis. We discussed my options. Taking time off is not one of them, and Dr. Petron assured me that I am not very likely to tear my tendon running. I could get PRP done, but he said I would be out 2 weeks to a month. Cortisone is not an option because then I am at a high risk of tearing the tendon. So, basically I just need to keep up with my ecentric exercises, ice, ibuprofen, night splint, all the things I have been doing, and deal with it until I get to the point that I can take a break. After the marathon, if my achilles is still an issue, I will possibly get PRP done. It sounds like such a pleasant process, involving injecting needles into my tendon.
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