Achillies anguish!!

[Lisalou500]

4 weeks in and my achillies has gone. Ive been resting for 2 days but need help in what to do next. I suspect i have rubbish running shoes too.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5... and includes advice on dealing with injury.

It is unclear what you mean when you say your Achilles has gone, but if it is causing you pain then follow the advice on the NHS Sports injury site and see your GP as soon as possible.

Take care.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Sorry about your injury, once it has healed go to a specialist sports shop and get a gait analysis, you will be asked to go on to a treadmill, then you will be able to buy the recommended shoes and socks to match, after that, you can continue with your running, pain-free.

[MarkyD Graduate]

Achilles: it is not going to get better on its own. If you are able to, visit a private sports physio (probably £60 for 1 hour assessment). You will be prescribed a series of stretches, and the underlying cause of the problem identified. Be prepared for daily stretches for the rest of your life.