Injury confirmed

[runningdad]

It was bound to happen at some point. I’ve picked up an injury. My posterior tibial tendon is aggravated, likely caused by ramping up the mileage during lockdown and too much hill work. I saw a physio yesterday who was excellent. Reassured me that it’s pretty unlikely to be anything more sinister - my biggest fear was a stress fracture. It’s been caught early on too so prognosis looks good. I have a treatment plan that will last a few months at least. Though it does allow me to keep running, albeit at half the distance I was doing. With lots of rest, ice, calf/ankle exercises & cross training thrown in for good measure. I suppose if ever there’s a time of year best for being laid up it’s the winter months, though I’ll miss getting out for long runs during crisp autumn days.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Frustrating!!! But could be so much worse as you say - being able to run on it, even short distances, is far better than being totally couch bound (though maybe you have to have been totally couch bound to appreciate that 🤔). You will come back even stronger though if you do cross train and strengthen your ankles - this will not be time stood still. Stay positive, heal fast.

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

A proper diagnosis is always good so at least you know what you’re dealing with. It sounds as if you’ll be busy in any event!

[Decker Ultramarathon]

That’s frustrating. I think I had something similar not too long ago. 1 full week off and then gradually easing back worked for me. Good luck and heal up soon!

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

Having a diagnosis and a recovery plan is half the battle. You will come back much stronger. 👍

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This was my diagnosis back in August during marathon tapering. The tendon was a bit niggly and a stumble at a funeral in heels finished it off. I couldn't initially weight bear on my foot without naproxen. Then physio strengthening exercises and cycling for a couple of weeks before introducing running again. Sadly I got phlebitis in the vein that runs beside the tendon and that is sore at the moment whilst the tendon feels better 🤦‍♀️ Good luck with your physio and cross training. It is frustrating but should improve.

[Langley-Loper Half Marathon]

I had this at the start of the year. I continued to run but no hills or sharp turns while doing my daily physio exercises (multiple one leg raises on a bent leg, heel hanging down over the bottom step of the stairs) and it resolved itself. I still do the exercise a couple of times a week to make sure it doesn't return. Now I have a more developed muscle on the inside of that leg near my ankle so I have added doing the exercise to the other (asymptomatic) leg to get my symmetry back!

I was told this wouldn't be a quick fix, which it wasn't, took several weeks/months, but all good now.

[Oldfloss Administrator]

I empathise...I had the same injury last year. I was not allowed to run for two weeks after diagnosis.. then treatment continued...and all was well ultimately.

Patience helped

Heal well.

[SueKen Half Marathon]

Another reformed post-tibber here. Luckily physio sorted me out, but I am much more careful with my calf stretches these days, and very wary if I start to get the same niggle.