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Late Sunday, I started to feel a lot of pain in my left Achilles tendon - not the one injured previously. I think I know what happened - it's not even running-related, at least directly. Too many kids were having their shoes come untied at the soccer game Sunday and, in the process of re-tying one of their shoes, I kneeled with my left foot bent under me, and I think this strained my Achilles. Parents, please double-knot your kids shoes for soccer games.
Took yesterday off, no prayer of running, couldn't even walk without a limp. Started feeling a bit better last evening, played some kickball with the boys. Slept in the night splint last night and it felt still better this morning, but not 100% and more risk than upside in running at this point, with 12 days until Towpath. So just did my long-neglected core routine and more AIS.
Have an appointment with the chiropractor in 3 hours, hopefully that will help. Feeling pretty confident I will be ready for the marathon, but would prefer to tune-up the next week plus instead of limping into it.
Oy, sorry to hear! Shoelaces of all things! Sounds like you have a smart plan... Hopefully you can get back to 100% healthy soon.
9 months ago • Like • 1 person
sorry to hear...good luck with the recovery!
9 months ago • Like
Bad timing on the strained Achilles. Yeah, no point risking further damage at this point. Hope the chiropractor visit helps!
9 months ago • Like
Hate this! Hope it clears soon!
9 months ago • Like
Not how you wanted to start taper, but at least this didn't happen a couple days before Towpath. Sounds like you have it progressing in the right direction, and are doing a good job being patient. Hope it bounces back quickly for you.
9 months ago • Like
That stinks, Greg. I'm always amazed at how many times these kids' shoes come off at the soccer games. Hope it's just a short-term thing and the chiropractor can set you right.
9 months ago • Like
Hope that it gets better soon.
9 months ago • Like
Well, that's crappy. Pray you heal fast Greg. Don't want all that hard training to go to waste.
9 months ago • Like
Oh no. Hope it's actually minor and a quick heal Greg. Stupid things when we're at our most fragile hey. Damn.
9 months ago • Like
Really sorry to hear that Greg, we live in hope now, best of luck with the healing process.You will get there.
Best wishes Keith.
9 months ago • Like
Oh no! Of all the ways to injure yourself. I have no doubt you will bounce back from this. Towpath is YOUR race!
9 months ago • Like
Sounds like perfect timing to me, Greg. Judging from your attitude, you already know a day or two of rest is going to be more beneficial than detrimental. Hope you continue to progress.
9 months ago • Like
Shit.
9 months ago • Like
Hope you feel better soon!
9 months ago • Like
Hope the chiro can straighten you out Greg. Good luck!
9 months ago • Like
Rest that Achilles!! Hope you're better soon.
9 months ago
Bugger. I have no doubt you'll make lemonade from this lemon Greg!
9 months ago • Like
Yeah, exactly what Mike said. Glad you are going to the chiropractor. Still recommend that Pro Stretch contraption. Sounds silly but it really, really made a big difference almost immediately with mine. Use it now to keep it in check. Best $50 I have spent in a long time. Good luck.
9 months ago • Like
ugh. Sorry to read this and I sure do hope it gets better before towpath.
9 months ago • Like
You've taught me a bunch about my achilles injuries. Seems a little rest goes a long way. I'm sure you'll be fine for the race. At this point the hay is in the barn.
9 months ago • Like
hmmm, reminds me of the time I sucked up a sock in my sweeper and crouched down to pull it out and reattach the belt...in doing so, I felt a "rip" in the outer ball of my foot. 3 steroid injections later, a year of limping, (it killed to walk, but was ok to run, go figure) I had surgery to remove what I called a "fireball" (neuroma---aka trapped and inflamed nerve) from between my 4th & 5th metatarsals! Moral of the story, do not do housework, it will cause lameness!
9 months ago • Like
Not good news, but really hoping this is just a minor thing that will soon get better with a bit of rest. Fingers are crossed!! Stay positive, the fitness is there, just need to get this back to normal :)
9 months ago • Like
Sorry to hear Greg. Good to know it's not very serious. You've done the work, take rest, and stay positive.
9 months ago • Like
ughhhh this is why velcro was invented haha- no seriously though, I hope your foot heals up in time for the race, get some ice on that sucker. Hoping the chiro helps you out.
9 months ago • Like
Oh man, sorry Greg! I hope it starts feeling better quickly! You are 100% ready for your marathon and maybe the extra taper will even help.
9 months ago • Like
Like the astronauts did before going to the Moon, you will need to quarantine yourself for a week prior to any serious race :)
9 months ago • Like
Hope you recover fast. I had a similar strain lately and had to reduce mileage for a while...best wishes
9 months ago • Like
oh that suck, hoping the chiro can help speed recovery. Feel better.
9 months ago
Sorry to here about the Achilles. I had the same thing happen 3 or 4 weeks out from my 1st marathon(flying pig in Cincinnati) st the Athens half marathon(11 mile mark) I tried to run on it for the following 2 or 3 days and dealt messed it up. Take the time off and you'll b fine in a week probably. It sounds like an acute injury(72 hrs or less) so RICE(rest ice compression(socks or sleeves) and elevate) . Another good homeopathic treatment is Arnica gel to calm the inflammatory process down-swelling
9 months ago • Like
What's left to be said... I'll just reaffirm the well wishes. You'll come through in time for a great marathon.
9 months ago • Like
Greg, seems like the taper is always more complicated than it should be. As you know, this period of time there are basically zero fitness gains or losses no matter what you do. Run every day, don't run a single day .... all the work has been done. It's more rejuvenation and mental preparedness than anything. Get that achilles straightened out - sounds like just a minor nuissance strain than anything, and you'll be right as rain for Towpath. Hang tough Greg - you are beyond ready.
9 months ago • Like • 1 person
Get well soon!
9 months ago
Tie shoes check. Sorry about that injury:( get well soon!
9 months ago • Like
Oh no! I swear, these kids are the most dangerous thing to a taper... I had a kid run full force into me during my Madison marathon taper, but luckily no harm was done. Then, at my brownies meeting, two kids were hacking up their lungs, so I've been on elephant doses of vitamin c since then... Hope it's a quick heal. A little REAL rest is probably a blessing in disguise for you.
9 months ago • Like
Double-knotted shoe laces are crossed for you, Greg. Hope the ART helps. Smart approach.
9 months ago • Like
Heal quickly and one piece of advice: Please taper from the kickball activities too for the next 12 days.
9 months ago • Like
I like to think of these things as a forced taper- sometimes it's hard to get enough of a taper going before a big race. I really hope you're feeling better quickly!!!
9 months ago • Like
I'm so sorry you're having to deal with this as you're so close to your marathon - but I know you're prepared, you've handled injuries before - you know what does and does not work for you - you're going to come through this stronger and more determined to once again claim your title at the Towpath :) My prayers are with you as you deal with this frustrating turn of events...
9 months ago • Like
Hope it feels better soon. My achilles was bugging me Sunday night, but fortunately it resolved pretty quickly. I hope you have the same result - stay smart and rest it as much as you need to . They hay is already in the barn.
9 months ago • Like
Sorry to hear it, Greg. I'm hoping for the best outcome. You do everything right in your training. I'd hate to see a freak accident like this affect your race.
9 months ago • Like
Sorry to hear about the achilles, Greg. Hope the chiro can fix you up. I'm having a few of my own nicks and problems, so I'm with you on the "late in training" hurdles and headaches.
9 months ago • Like
Keeping my fingers crossed this will be a short lived twinge...Take care of yourself! Towpath needs to have their returning champion there healthy and ready to go. Cheers.
9 months ago • Like
Oh No!! So sorry to hear it Greg. Heal quick!
9 months ago • Like
Where's the "not like" button? Damn - really sorry to hear this Greg. Hoping that this resolves itself ASAFP.
9 months ago • Like
A little extra rest will only help. Way to keep it positive. You know what it takes
9 months ago • Like
Sorry to hear this, Greg. Hopefully it will turn out to be minor, and you'll recover strong for the race. Rest up and hang in there.
9 months ago • Like
Hang in there Greg! To quote Without Limits, "The hay is in the barn..."
9 months ago • Like
Oh wow, this is not a good thing to happen at all. I am glad you have 12 days to get it back into shape. Hope it is just a minor strain.
9 months ago • Like
You're so ready Greg. The rest from this little setback won't hurt, and hopefully the AIS and chiro will be all that's needed to get the Achilles fixed up just like new.
9 months ago • Like
Arg! It's always doubly annoying when the twinge didn't come from running. I hope a little smart handling is all you'll need.
9 months ago • Like
Oh that's crazy! Simply tying a shoe. Hopefully your wise decisions here will pay dividends and have you running at 100% ASAP!
9 months ago • Like
sorry to hear this Greg.
9 months ago • Like
At least you've got plenty of hay in the barn. Any workout within 10 days of your race won't do anything but hold steady anyway. Good luck, and don't forget your fish oil.
9 months ago • Like
Sorry to hear this, Greg. You're definitely one of the smartest among us... keep doing what you do and I'm sure you'll be ready when race time comes around.
9 months ago • Like
Dammit hope its nothing
9 months ago • Like
Rule #1, always double knot the laces! Geez. This sucks. Sounds like you're taking care of it in a smart way, hope you are back to 100% soon!!!!
9 months ago • Like
Fingers crossed it's nothing too serious. All the best for a super speedy recovery.
9 months ago
Oh no, I'm so sorry to hear that Greg. I like that it sounds like it is getting better everyday though. Best to take it easy, hope you got some good news from your chiropractor.
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