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Budge up, I'm back on the IC :(

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Shoulda known better - went for it at Parkrun on Saturday (first time for me on the new course) and my right achilles is now giving me hell. Staying off it until my 10k on 6th May. Now then, tea or coffee everbody?

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PottyGraduate

OH NO!! Poor you! The temptation was just too strong, wasn't it?

Oh dear :( Sorry to hear that. I know you were really pleased to get back to it, so that will be doubly disappointing. Hope it's better soon.

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AncientMumGraduate

Oh such bad timing. Sit yourself down Sweetie, I've got a cake coming out of the oven in 10minutes, so you can have the first slice.x

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NorthernspiritGraduate

Oh bugger, poor you :( I hope you're not too long on the IC....good luck getting back to fitness

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YvetteKGraduate

Sorry to hear this. Hope your recuperation will be swift

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poppypugGraduate

Aw Steve ! I am so sorry to hear this , what a shame for you xxx

Time, TLC and lots of patience , and you will recover from this

What a blow for you xxx

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5kOrBustGraduate in reply to poppypug

I'll be ok, it's just frustrating. It's fun boring everyone at work with my injury stories though :)

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poppypugGraduate in reply to 5kOrBust

Ha ha , yes theres always that Steve , sharing is caring ha ha :-) xxx

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goonkeepgoingGraduate

Oh no! Best wishes for a speedy recovery :)

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Give it about a week and start heel drops, as long as they cause no pain. While sitting on the couch rotate your foot in all directions to keep your ankle mobile. Ice can still do some good in the first few days after injury and non load bearing rest is definitely a good thing. I found totally contradictory info on the net, so be cautious. I now have a matching pair of tight achilles tendons and have just started foam rollering, which may or may not help. When you run again, take it steady and do walk intervals first time out. Don't rush it, Steve. Good luck.

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5kOrBustGraduate in reply to IannodaTruffe

Thanks IT, good advice.

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