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Still go to the gym almost every day but am missing being able to run. Got 3rd lithotripsy next Wednesday but have no idea when this tear in my Achilles will heal and I can get running again. Think will be out for a while so may need to do the whole 9 weeks again!

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Sorry to hear that, Angel108, but hope that you heal soonest and at least you're still keeping up activity and you may find that you mighn't need to do the whole 9 weeks. Best of luck with the lithotripsy.

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I know how you feel! You are doing well to keep up with the gym. It might seem for ever but you will get back. Good luck!

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Angel108Graduate

Thanks for the comments. I am just being impatient I know. I've never run without heel pain so once fixed it should be a joy to do so. Can't wait!

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Can you use the cross trainer without discomfort ? I've followed the Speed podcasts on the cross trainer on days when I was unable to run because of my hip injury - I think it helped with maintaining fitness so I didn't fall too behind with my running.

Good luck :-)

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Angel108Graduate

Never thought of the doing the speed podcast on the cross trainer, wil def give it a go. Thanks for that!

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