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  1. Original post
    A.R.A.K.H.N.I.D
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    #1

    I started running this summer, running a mile to a handball court and back home, after two months I
    started running 3 miles, then to 6, 8, in October month I was able to go for an hour and 20 minutes,
    then two weeks later was able to do 2 hours. The next week it all went to hell. I wanted to do a 3
    hour or so run, I've had a little bit of tension in my shins, but halfway there my Achilles tendon
    started to give way, as more time went on, the pain kept building on until I stopped at around 2
    hours and 40 min. because I felt they were going to snap off. When I got home and started reading up
    about my problems I found out I overpronate in my run, most of the sites said I should rest my feet
    for a month and a half (!!!???) at a minimum. I stopped for a week and tried did a 40 min run, but
    again the tendons were killing and slowing me down. So I bought a Dr. Scholl's dyna step inserts. I
    could do mile run, with a little bit of tension. So stupidly I tried to pull off, an hour run, but
    the same thing happened.

    I know there are custom orthotics but my mother's health plan (I'm 18) doesn't cover it meaning
    she would have to pay about 400 dollars and that' way out of her reach for just something like
    my running.

    Now my question is have any of you had the same problems and how long did it take to get rid of it
    (or at least suppress it), and what did you use to get rid of it if anything. I truly don't want
    to wait for a month and a half. I'm going to chill for 2 weeks or so, then I'm going to start
    again for long runs. I really want to do 50 mile runs, but that's a long way away especially with
    this going on.

    Thanks

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  2. Gary Tbr
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    #2

    2 much, 2 soon.

    A.r.a.k.h.N.i.d.e.F said:

    I started running this summer, running a mile to a handball court and back home, after two months I
    started running 3 miles, then to 6, 8, in October month I was able to go for an hour and 20
    minutes, then two weeks later was able to do 2 hours. The next week it all went to hell. I wanted
    to do a 3 hour or so run, I've had a little bit of tension in my shins, but halfway there my
    Achilles tendon started to give way, as more time went on, the pain kept building on until I
    stopped at around 2 hours and 40 min. because I felt they were going to snap off. When I got home
    and started reading up about my problems I found out I overpronate in my run, most of the sites
    said I should rest my feet for a month and a half (!!!???) at a minimum. I stopped for a week and
    tried did a 40 min run, but again the tendons were killing and slowing me down. So I bought a Dr.
    Scholl's dyna step inserts. I could do mile run, with a little bit of tension. So stupidly I tried
    to pull off, an hour run, but the same thing happened.

    I know there are custom orthotics but my mother's health plan (I'm 18) doesn't cover it meaning
    she would have to pay about 400 dollars and that' way out of her reach for just something like
    my running.

    Now my question is have any of you had the same problems and how long did it take to get rid of it
    (or at least suppress it), and what did you use to get rid of it if anything. I truly don't want to
    wait for a month and a half. I'm going to chill for 2 weeks or so, then I'm going to start again
    for long runs. I really want to do 50 mile runs, but that's a long way away especially with this
    going on.

    Thanks

    Report
  3. Ozzie Gontang
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    #3

    In article <[email hidden]>,

    A.r.a.k.h.N.i.d.e.F said:

    I started running this summer, running a mile to a handball court and back home, after two months
    I started running 3 miles, then to 6, 8, in October month I was able to go for an hour and 20
    minutes, then two weeks later was able to do 2 hours. The next week it all went to hell. I wanted
    to do a 3 hour or so run, I've had a little bit of tension in my shins, but halfway there my
    Achilles tendon started to give way, as more time went on, the pain kept building on until I
    stopped at around 2 hours and 40 min. because I felt they were going to snap off. When I got home
    and started reading up about my problems I found out I overpronate in my run, most of the sites
    said I should rest my feet for a month and a half (!!!???) at a minimum. I stopped for a week and
    tried did a 40 min run, but again the tendons were killing and slowing me down. So I bought a Dr.
    Scholl's dyna step inserts. I could do mile run, with a little bit of tension. So stupidly I tried
    to pull off, an hour run, but the same thing happened.

    I know there are custom orthotics but my mother's health plan (I'm 18) doesn't cover it meaning
    she would have to pay about 400 dollars and that' way out of her reach for just something like my
    running.

    Now my question is have any of you had the same problems and how long did it take to get rid of it
    (or at least suppress it), and what did you use to get rid of it if anything. I truly don't want
    to wait for a month and a half. I'm going to chill for 2 weeks or so, then I'm going to start
    again for long runs. I really want to do 50 mile runs, but that's a long way away especially with
    this going on.

    Thanks

    Loosen the calves to take the pressure off of the Achilles. mindfulness.comof1.asp

    Good luck

    In health and on the run, Ozzie Gontang Maintainer - rec.running FAQ Director, San Diego Marathon
    Clinic, est. 1975

    Mindful Running: mindfulness.commr.asp faqs.orgrunning faq

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  4. Bill
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    #4
    Quoted message said:

    I started running this summer, running a mile to a handball court and back home, after two months
    I started running 3 miles, then to 6, 8, in October month I was able to go for an hour and 20
    minutes, then two weeks later was able to do 2 hours. The next week it all went to hell. I wanted
    to do a 3 hour or so run, I've had a little bit of tension in my shins, but halfway there my
    Achilles tendon started to give way, as more time went on, the pain kept building on until I
    stopped at around 2 hours and 40 min. because I felt they were going to snap off.

    Build recovery and moderation into your training schedule so you get stronger not hurt.

    When I got home and

    Quoted message said:

    started reading up about my problems I found out I overpronate in my run, most of the sites said I
    should rest my feet for a month and a half (!!!???) at a minimum. I stopped for a week and tried
    did a 40 min run, but again the tendons were killing and slowing me down. So I bought a Dr.
    Scholl's dyna step inserts. I could do mile run, with a little bit of tension. So stupidly I tried
    to pull off, an hour run, but the same thing happened.

    Do not run through pain, else you risk crippling injury.

    Quoted message said:


    I know there are custom orthotics but my mother's health plan (I'm 18) doesn't cover it meaning
    she would have to pay about 400 dollars and that' way out of her reach for just something like my
    running.

    You need to train properly, not spend money.

    Quoted message said:


    Now my question is have any of you had the same problems and how long did it take to get rid of it
    (or at least suppress it), and what did you use to get rid of it if anything. I truly don't want
    to wait for a month and a half. I'm going to chill for 2 weeks or so, then I'm going to start
    again for long runs. I really want to do 50 mile runs, but that's a long way away especially with
    this going on.

    Learn rehab for the shin and achilles. See: sportsinjurybulletin.comleg.php

    Quoted message said:


    Thanks

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  5. Donovan Rebbech
    Archived post
    #5
    In article said:

    I started running this summer, running a mile to a handball court and back home, after two months
    I started running 3 miles, then to 6, 8, in October month I was able to go for an hour and 20
    minutes, then two weeks later was able to do 2 hours. The next week it all went to hell. I wanted
    to do a 3 hour or so run,

    ...

    Quoted message said:

    I really want to do 50 mile runs, but that's a long way away especially with this going on.

    Are you campaigning for troll of the year ? Not a bad effort.

    Cheers,
    --
    Donovan Rebbechi pegasus.rutgers.edu~elflord

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  6. Bagpip
    Archived post
    #6

    You just a taste of "jokelore", find some REAL advice.

    Ozzie Gontang said:

    In article <[email hidden]>,

    A.r.a.k.h.N.i.d.e.F said:

    I started running this summer, running a mile to a handball court and back home, after two months
    I started running 3 miles, then to 6, 8, in October month I was able to go for an hour and 20
    minutes, then two weeks later was able to do 2 hours. The next week it all went to hell. I wanted
    to do a 3 hour or so run, I've had a little bit of tension in my shins, but halfway there my
    Achilles tendon started to give way, as more time went on, the pain kept building on until I
    stopped at around 2 hours and 40 min. because I felt they were going to snap off. When I got home
    and started reading up about my problems I found out I overpronate in my run, most of the sites
    said I should rest my feet for a month and a half (!!!???) at a minimum. I stopped for a week and
    tried did a 40 min run, but again the tendons were killing and slowing me down. So I bought a Dr.
    Scholl's dyna step inserts. I could do mile run, with a little bit of tension. So stupidly I
    tried to pull off, an hour run, but the same thing happened.

    I know there are custom orthotics but my mother's health plan (I'm 18) doesn't cover it meaning
    she would have to pay about 400 dollars and that' way out of her reach for just something like my
    running.

    Now my question is have any of you had the same problems and how long did it take to get rid of
    it (or at least suppress it), and what did you use to get rid of it if anything. I truly don't
    want to wait for a month and a half. I'm going to chill for 2 weeks or so, then I'm going to
    start again for long runs. I really want to do 50 mile runs, but that's a long way away
    especially with this going on.

    Thanks

    Loosen the calves to take the pressure off of the Achilles. mindfulness.comof1.asp

    Good luck

    In health and on the run, Ozzie Gontang Maintainer - rec.running FAQ Director, San Diego Marathon
    Clinic, est. 1975

    Mindful Running: mindfulness.commr.asp faqs.orgrunning faq

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  7. Lyndon
    Archived post
    #7
    Quoted message said:

    I started running this summer, running a mile to a handball court and back home, after two months I
    started running 3 miles, then to 6, 8, in October month I was able to go for an hour and 20
    minutes, then two weeks later was able to do 2 hours. The next week it all went to hell. I wanted
    to do a 3 hour or so run, I've had a little bit of tension in my shins, but halfway there my
    Achilles tendon started to give way, as more time went on, the pain kept building on until I
    stopped at around 2 hours and 40 min. because I felt they were going to snap off. When I got home
    and started reading up about my problems I found out I overpronate in my run, most of the sites
    said I should rest my feet for a month and a half (!!!???) at a minimum. I stopped for a week and
    tried did a 40 min run, but again the tendons were killing and slowing me down. So I bought a Dr.
    Scholl's dyna step inserts. I could do mile run, with a little bit of tension. So stupidly I tried
    to pull off, an hour run, but the same thing happened.

    I know there are custom orthotics but my mother's health plan (I'm 18) doesn't cover it meaning
    she would have to pay about 400 dollars and that' way out of her reach for just something like
    my running.

    Now my question is have any of you had the same problems and how long did it take to get rid of it
    (or at least suppress it), and what did you use to get rid of it if anything. I truly don't want to
    wait for a month and a half. I'm going to chill for 2 weeks or so, then I'm going to start again
    for long runs. I really want to do 50 mile runs, but that's a long way away especially with this
    going on.


    The standard recovery period for Achilles Tendonitis is 2-6 weeks. If 2 week rest doesn't heal it
    (probably won't), you'll have to take more time off.

    AT is usually caused by too much speedwork too quickly or by improper shoes. Orthotics are required
    by some people, but often you just need to get the right shoes. Go to a real runninig shoe store and
    re-evaluate your shoe choice: It can be caused by underpronation OR overpronation. Don't increase
    your training volume (distance or time) more than 10% per week, and don't do more than 10-15% of
    your mileage as speedwork unless you know that you can handle it. Ice your achilles 2-3 times a day
    if you can, take ibuprofen for the pain, and try a different activity for your time off, like
    weightlifting.

    Lyndon

    Lyndon "Speed Kills...It kills those that don't have it!" --US Olympic Track Coach Brooks Johnson

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  8. Donovan Rebbech
    Archived post
    #8

    In article <[email hidden]>, Bill wrote:

    Just in case this isn't a troll (but sure smells like one ... ) I'm going to write a derivative post
    of yours (because I'm unoriginal)

    Quoted message said:

    Build recovery and moderation into your training schedule so you get stronger not hurt.

    Right, looks like and extreme case of too-much-too-soon.

    If this guy's for real, he really needs to get some books and follow a proper training schedule. Bob
    Glover's competitive runners handbook would be a good one for example.

    Quoted message said:

    Do not run through pain, else you risk crippling injury.

    Yep. Achilles tendon pain that escalates during a run is cause for serious concern.

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    I know there are custom orthotics but my mother's health plan (I'm 18) doesn't cover it meaning
    she would have to pay about 400 dollars and that' way out of her reach for just something like my
    running.

    You need to train properly, not spend money.

    And if must spend money, a heart rate monitor would be the best way to do
    it.

    Cheers,
    --
    Donovan Rebbechi pegasus.rutgers.edu~elflord

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  9. A.R.A.K.H.N.I.D
    Archived post
    #9

    thanks to you all for the advice

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  10. Ozzie Gontang
    Archived post
    #10
    In article said:

    Learn rehab for the shin and achilles. See: sportsinjurybulletin.comleg.php

    Bill,

    Nice article from Owen and exercises from Walt Reynolds.

    In health and on the run, Ozzie Gontang Maintainer - rec.running FAQ Director, San Diego Marathon
    Clinic, est. 1975

    Mindful Running: mindfulness.commr.asp faqs.orgrunning faq

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  11. Jonathan Sydenh
    Archived post
    #11
    Donovan Rebbechi said:

    Yep. Achilles tendon pain that escalates during a run is cause for serious concern.

    what about Achilles tendon discomfort that remains constant during a run? J

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  12. Donovan Rebbech
    Archived post
    #12
    In article said:
    Donovan Rebbechi said:

    Yep. Achilles tendon pain that escalates during a run is cause for serious concern.

    what about Achilles tendon discomfort that remains constant during a run?

    I'd still worry about this. Deserves at least a 1 week layoff, followed by easier training.

    Cheers,
    --
    Donovan Rebbechi pegasus.rutgers.edu~elflord

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  13. Jonathan Sydenh
    Archived post
    #13

    "Donovan Rebbechi" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:

    In article <[email hidden]>, Jonathan


    Sydenham said:
    Quoted message said:
    Donovan Rebbechi said:

    Yep. Achilles tendon pain that escalates during a run is cause for


    serious

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    concern.

    what about Achilles tendon discomfort that remains constant during a


    run?

    Quoted message said:


    I'd still worry about this. Deserves at least a 1 week layoff, followed by easier training.

    Cheers,
    --
    Donovan Rebbechi pegasus.rutgers.edu~elflord

    I'm afraid you're right. I'm going to hang in there till the Christmas break, though - taking things
    easy and not doing more than 10k or so at an easy pace. Then I'll take a week off. J

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  14. Jonathan Sydenh
    Archived post
    #14
    Donovan Rebbechi said:

    Yep. Achilles tendon pain that escalates during a run is cause for serious concern.

    what about Achilles tendon discomfort that remains constant during a run? J

    Report
  15. Donovan Rebbech
    Archived post
    #15
    In article said:
    Donovan Rebbechi said:

    Yep. Achilles tendon pain that escalates during a run is cause for serious concern.

    what about Achilles tendon discomfort that remains constant during a run?

    I'd still worry about this. Deserves at least a 1 week layoff, followed by easier training.

    Cheers,
    --
    Donovan Rebbechi pegasus.rutgers.edu~elflord

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  16. Jonathan Sydenh
    Archived post
    #16

    "Donovan Rebbechi" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:

    In article <[email hidden]>, Jonathan


    Sydenham said:
    Quoted message said:
    Donovan Rebbechi said:

    Yep. Achilles tendon pain that escalates during a run is cause for


    serious

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    concern.

    what about Achilles tendon discomfort that remains constant during a


    run?

    Quoted message said:


    I'd still worry about this. Deserves at least a 1 week layoff, followed by easier training.

    Cheers,
    --
    Donovan Rebbechi pegasus.rutgers.edu~elflord

    I'm afraid you're right. I'm going to hang in there till the Christmas break, though - taking things
    easy and not doing more than 10k or so at an easy pace. Then I'll take a week off. J

    Report

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