So about 2 weeks ago I decided to get back into shape. It has been a few years since I have run or lifted weights with any regularity. I am 24 years old so it's not like I am middle aged (barring an accident) so I didn't expect any problems. In fact, I have been incredibly impressed with how well I have done. I am running 3-4 days per week and the first day I ran (about 2 weeks ago today) I barely made it a single mile in 14min. I pushed myself pretty hard (though I could have easily pushed harder) and Tuesday for the first time I ran 3 miles in 30min. I was so proud of myself.
Then yesterday I just hit a "zone" and I ran 3 miles in 27min. My left foot cramped a slight bit while running but I ran through it and by the end it didn't hurt at all. Long story short there was a storm while I was at the gym and a tree fell on my car. After getting that sorted out I went home to eat dinner. It had been a couple of hours since the gym and I stood up from eating. All of a sudden I could feel both my achilles tendons were incredibly tight. I started walking and at almost every step there was a cracking from both of my ankles. My buddy that I ate with noticed it (we are in dorms for my internship) as we walked down the hall and we thought it was kinda funny. I made sure I stretched before bed but it continued to be sore until I fell asleep.
I woke up this morning and my left ankle was fine but the right one is pretty sore right where the shoe connects to the foot at the back. The pain is clearly in the achilles tendon. If I stand or sit I am pain free though if I concentrate really hard I do notice a dull ache. When I walk however I can feel how sore it is whenever I take a step forward with my left foot and the right heel stretches. It really sucks. I kinda want to run again tonight and see if I can just run it off but I did some googling and it sounds like I may have Achilles Tendonitis. From the reading it sounds pretty serious. Since the Achilles Tendon gets very little bloodflow it heals pretty slowly and can become chronic if not taken care of. It can also tear or break. ::shudders::
Anyone here with experience? I do know my running shoes are about half a size too small and they are like 3 years old so the air pockets and all are blown. They are in bad shape but I haven't had trouble before really (though again I haven't run in forever). I really do not want to stop running for more than a couple of days. I am making truly unbelieveable progress but I also don't want to end up with a chronic ankle disease. Anyone know? Signs to look for? Best method of dealing with it?
Then yesterday I just hit a "zone" and I ran 3 miles in 27min. My left foot cramped a slight bit while running but I ran through it and by the end it didn't hurt at all. Long story short there was a storm while I was at the gym and a tree fell on my car. After getting that sorted out I went home to eat dinner. It had been a couple of hours since the gym and I stood up from eating. All of a sudden I could feel both my achilles tendons were incredibly tight. I started walking and at almost every step there was a cracking from both of my ankles. My buddy that I ate with noticed it (we are in dorms for my internship) as we walked down the hall and we thought it was kinda funny. I made sure I stretched before bed but it continued to be sore until I fell asleep.
I woke up this morning and my left ankle was fine but the right one is pretty sore right where the shoe connects to the foot at the back. The pain is clearly in the achilles tendon. If I stand or sit I am pain free though if I concentrate really hard I do notice a dull ache. When I walk however I can feel how sore it is whenever I take a step forward with my left foot and the right heel stretches. It really sucks. I kinda want to run again tonight and see if I can just run it off but I did some googling and it sounds like I may have Achilles Tendonitis. From the reading it sounds pretty serious. Since the Achilles Tendon gets very little bloodflow it heals pretty slowly and can become chronic if not taken care of. It can also tear or break. ::shudders::
Anyone here with experience? I do know my running shoes are about half a size too small and they are like 3 years old so the air pockets and all are blown. They are in bad shape but I haven't had trouble before really (though again I haven't run in forever). I really do not want to stop running for more than a couple of days. I am making truly unbelieveable progress but I also don't want to end up with a chronic ankle disease. Anyone know? Signs to look for? Best method of dealing with it?
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