Training Log Archive: c.underwood

Yesterday I went to the doctor, and he says that I have achilles tendonitis. So he recommended me to a physical therapist, who I made an appointment to see on monday. But last night I went to my friends house and sat in a hot tub for a bit and now my leg feels better, as in it doesn't hurt to walk. So I am going to see the physical therapist and give it at least another week to heal before I start running again.

The past two days I have been constantly icing my leg, 20 minutes on 30 minutes off. Even last night I iced my leg when I went over my friends house. But still my achilles hurts when I walk.

So my mom said that I will probably have to take the rest of the season off, so I guess I will. I am planning to see a doctor some time soon but we haven't scheduled an appointment yet.

At practice today we warmed up, stretched, and then went outside to do our workout. We did 3 one mile repeats and went all out the last 200. Between each one we went inside and did a 4 minute recovery. But after the first one my achilles started to hurt. I didn't want to tell my coach until after I ran because she would think I was just trying to get out of the workout.

So when I was done with the work out I did a cool down and stretched. Then I told my coach and she said to not do anything for at least 24 hours, ice it, and then do stair stretches when I recover. The injury wasn't too bad so hopefully it will heal within a few days.

Practice was canceled today but I ran anyways. So I warmed up, stretched, went for my run and then stretched again.