The plan was to test my Achilles tendon on a slow jog on the track during cross-country practice this afternoon. I did that and finished 1 mile very slow with minimal pain in the Achilles tendon area. I could still feel it nagging, but nothing dramatic. I thought it was a positive outcome. The true test will be how my leg feels in the morning.
Tuesday-
I went to Ocean County Park with the cross country team today for a dual meet. The goal was to run another slow effort of maybe 2 miles this time. I even heated and stretched my tendon before I got to the park. Well, the tendon was much more sensitive today. So I cut the run short. Not positive! ??
But I quickly rallied and headed to the clubhouse immediately as I returned home. I did 85 minutes of solid work; 40 minutes on the bike, 20 minute swim in the pool and 25 minutes on core and upper-body work. After 15 minutes in the whirlpool, I headed home, pleasantly drained, to watch the Mets take on the Braves. It has become abundantly clear to me that I will have to concentrate on swimming, biking and working in the fitness lab for an extended of time until my Achilles tendon is completely healed. I’m perfectly content with that and will continue working my butt off to stay fit.
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Fortunately, my stats have remained stable and solid throughout this non-running interval. ?
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Hang in there coach! Focusing on the positive is a huge message for those following the blog.
Hang in there coach! Focusing on the positive is a huge message for those following the blog.