The Next Step

As you've read on my blog about how I tried running through the pain... well it just gets worse. If your hurting while running is that really training or fitness. I had to mentally realize it's just suffering. You can't benefit or enhance your fitness or training if your hurting while running.

I think hard-core runners like us are used to pain and think it will go away and we can fight through anything. In the end your body suffers and you have negative consequences later on down the road that cause a worse injury.

I would try some cross-training like swimming or cycling. Give the body rest

Kory, I know you are right it is just hard to stop training for fear of losing the fitness you have built up. I am going to take your advice though and take some time off and see if I can get better. I think the main this is I don't want to continue to limp through this injury when I might be able to get over it and then get back to normal training. I hope the long term view is the right one. I might lose a little bit now but hopefully will gain it back and more later. How are you doing? You continue to inspire me with your decidication and great attitude through your recovery.

Sounds like a good decision...hang in there.

I agree with Kory and Rock, sounds like your making good decisions. Good luck getting things under control early so you can bounce back quick and avoid the big nasty injury.

Thanks Guys! The achilles is feeling better but I will probably wait until after Thanksgiving to get started again. I hope to use Dec to get back up to normal mileage.