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Last week, I went out twice in icy conditions and was v cautious as didn’t want to slip, but in doing so must have changed my step. After 5 minutes I had to stop and walk, well limp home in pain. Been limping ever since - my physio mate thinks it’s Achilles’ tendonitis which means rest! Totally devastated.

When I start again, should I do walk and run to build up? I really don’t want another Achilles injury as snapped the right one playing rounders in 2002.

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I am no expert either, but if you are lucky enough to have a physio as a friend, I would like take their advice not to run.

My only running injury was a "tweaked" Achilles tendon, which kept me from running for over a month, following the advice of my physio friend.

Blood flow to that area is limited and, so repair is slow. Heel drops are good for Achilles, but specific advice is worthwhile.

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SurreyjelbelGraduate in reply toIannodaTruffe

She is an “end of life” physio now but still! I have been resting it

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Please rest... any Achilles injury takes time to heal... the runs will still be there;)

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SurreyjelbelGraduate in reply toOldfloss

Yep, true! I have got into the swing of getting up and out in all weathers and been mostly loving it, so to have it taken away is hard ☹️

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