Tips for tight Achilles?

[MrsPenfold]

Hello,

I completed my first run of week 2 today but I’ve got a really tight Achilles on one foot. I thought I’d given it a good stretch after my run. Does anybody have any tips to prevent or get over this quickly?

Thanks!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress.

As well as the post run static stretches detailed in the guide, eccentric heeldrops, while standing on a step, are good for tight Achilles tendons.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5....

and includes advice on minimising impact, stretching after every run, hydration and strengthening exercises, all of which will help.

Enjoy your journey.

[Roxdog Graduate]

You could try a warm up by going up on your toes and then back on your heels before heading out for your run session. Warm ups are very helpful.