September 28th, 29th and 30th.                   Wednesday,Thursday and Friday

The time sure does go fast!  I can’t remember the last time didn’t post  for 3 days. I guess writing just isn’t as much when I don’t have a workout to report. And I really do dislike whining about my Achilles tendon. The last three days, however, have been a net positive.?

Wednesday – Recovery

No workout today. My morning heart rate was up around 59/60.  So I thought maybe I had been doing a little too much.  My body needed a recovery day.  While doing some reading about Achilles tendon injuries, I came upon an article I had previously read.  As a result I have decided to embark on a regime of eccentric exercises for my injured Achilles. If any of my readers are having similar difficulties with nagging Achilles tendon problems, you can find the link to the article below.  Started tentatively today.

http://www.runningtimes.com/jan08

Thursday – Strong effort

Today my tendon felt better, admittedly  after a day of rest,  but also after the first day eccentric exercising.   I did get in an hour of pretty solid work in the fitness room; 20 minutes on the elliptical machine + 15 minutes on the bike + 20 minutes of weights and core work.  Continued eccentric heel exercises today with a little more intensity.

Friday –  Slipping away

Somehow I let this day get away without doing any workout.  I did get almost 11 hours sleep last, and it was a pretty unpleasant day. But there were two very interesting developments in my left lower leg.  One, I had virtually zero discomfort in my Achilles tendon.  Two, my upper calf muscle was extremely sore.  I’m sure both of those are the result of the eccentric exercises I have been performing for two days.  Throughout today I did 3 sets of 3 x 15 eccentric heel exercises, culminating in the evening with a half mile run between the last sets.  I had virtually no pain once again.  I am a little confused because the article says that it takes 12 weeks for the complete rehabilitation of the Achilles tendon. So, I guess we will see?!?

Stats –

I-Mad -?

a.m.HR – ?

Sleep – 11 hours ?

Weight  – 153 pounds

Workout –  Regeneration days