L Lower Leg, Achilles Tendonitis
2020-07-26 – 2020-08-05
Grade: 2
Tweaked it grinding out the 4th 100-km week. Lesson learned is listen to body and brain over ego!
Probably a level 2, but am going to ease right off and ensure a speedy recovery so all this training doesn't go down the shitter.
Been gradually feeling better and stronger over the last week, but with a first hard race on it, I'm classing it better (although I'm keeping it cautious over next few weeks).
My go-to guide on how I got better: rest hard and fast. Leg raised while working and sleeping. Ibuprofen gel and tabs also helped, along with heel raises, hopping an jumping gradually (from day 3+ of injury, graduating as felt stronger). Keep runs sensibly short, stopping and walking once it starts to ache. Finally: magic- Christ alone knows how I recovered so quickly after what I initially thought would be a month off!