Today, I ran 9.25 miles at an overall 6:46 pace in 1:02. The Temperature was 43 degrees outside, but with a 20 mph wind. I could have and should have wore shorts. My Achilles really didn't hurt today, but I've read you can have good and bad days. Although ,it's really sore now after a few hours after the run, but not really during the run. I didn't look at my garmin again just running how I feel. To keep things simple I ran a flat course the whole way on the old side of town in Pocatello. I did again today run a couple miles in the 6:30 range. I think if I can run at least 8 to 9 miles a day this will cut back my miles and may be enough for the achilles to heal since I won't be doing doubles. If this doesn't work than I'll take a week off and do cross training. Time will tell. PM. No running my achilles is swollen and I could feel sharp pains in it this evening.. My wife bought me an achilles wrap and an ice gel wrap to help the healing process. My plan tomorrow is to run 3 miles, ice 20 minutes three times a day, and tons of stretching. Then I think I will not run Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. I'll see if a three day rest heals the swollen achilles.
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