Yup, an arrow to the heel is basically what it feels like when I run. It also feels insanely painful and like I am really being an ass for running on it when it hurts that bad. Taking a few days off, substituting swimming and biking. So not truly a rest but certainly a rest from pounding running for at least a day or two. Hopefully not more, running keeps me sane & my blood rushing. Going to use ice, stretch, ibuprofen and massage. Achilles hasn't hurt like this in a long time, I'm sure it was Maui that amped it up...gotta get it to settle down again. I also need to fit it into my schedule for a zumba and bar workout class 1-2 times a week, my friend recently did it & loved it, I need to diversify if I plan to be a long term runner.
"The Achilles tendon is the connection between the heel and the most powerful muscle group in the body. This has long been known as a site which is prone to disabling injury. This tendon is named after Achilles, who according to myth, was protected from wounds by being dipped in a magical pond by his mother. She held him by the heel, which was not immersed, and later died by an arrow wound in his heel."
Rest is so incredibly difficult for junkies. :) Rest, my dear, rest. Easier said than done, I completely understand.
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