Managed 4 of the runs but then felt a pain in my right back of foot (achilles tendon). So I stopped jogging and just walked the rest. Do I need to do pre-walk/exercise stretching? Any tips welcome. Beautiful morning for getting out there!
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Sadie-runsGraduate
I don’t know much about Achilles’ tendon issues (it’s probably the one running injury I have yet to have!) Am sure if you Google it, you will find some helpful stretches. If the pain persists, do go see a GP or sports physio...sometimes it better to address the cause rather than treat the symptom - and a physio is best for that. Hope it was a “one-off twinge and that you feel much better soon.👍
IannodaTruffeMentor
The guide to the plan has links to stretches for pre run and post run.
For Achilles eccentric heel drops are highly effective and are best done several times every day.
You did exactly the right thing in stopping running.
Take care.
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