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Anyone one had an Achilles heel issue?

I occasionally get a twinge and they're gone the next day, but my current pain has been around for a few weeks now.

Wondering if it's my change of trainers (from Brooks Ghosts to HOKA Clifton's) as there was a mention of a heel issue with this particular model.
But it's only one foot that is affected.

It's not hugely painful, just noticeable when running and at the gym.
Worth trying a few exercises? Could do with not having yet another break from running if I can help it.
 
....and an aside, and from a healthy eating perspective, what's everyone's thoughts on yoghurts?

I tend to have a small bowl around 5 ish - two dessert spoons of Greek yoghurt *(full fat) rammed with blueberries and raspberries/few nuts and milled flax seed.

Ties me over before gym/running sessions as I tend to eat quite late (another bad habit!).
Is this routine surplus (at least the yoghurt bit) or is it a good addition to my eating habits?
 
somapop said:
....and an aside, and from a healthy eating perspective, what's everyone's thoughts on yoghurts?

I tend to have a small bowl around 5 ish - two dessert spoons of Greek yoghurt *(full fat) rammed with blueberries and raspberries/few nuts and milled flax seed.

Ties me over before gym/running sessions as I tend to eat quite late (another bad habit!).
Is this routine surplus (at least the yoghurt bit) or is it a good addition to my eating habits?
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I would be avoiding dairy (cholesterol) to be honest but that's just me.
 
somapop said:
Anyone one had an Achilles heel issue?

I occasionally get a twinge and they're gone the next day, but my current pain has been around for a few weeks now.

Wondering if it's my change of trainers (from Brooks Ghosts to HOKA Clifton's) as there was a mention of a heel issue with this particular model.
But it's only one foot that is affected.

It's not hugely painful, just noticeable when running and at the gym.
Worth trying a few exercises? Could do with not having yet another break from running if I can help it.
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Could you revert to your old trainers for a week to see what happens?

I once had Achilles tendonitis. A sports physio asked if I had had a recent change of environment. I had just switched from Nike football boots to Adidas. I changed back, and the problem disappeared promptly.
 
Paladin said:
Could you revert to your old trainers for a week to see what happens?

I once had Achilles tendonitis. A sports physio asked if I had had a recent change of environment. I had just switched from Nike football boots to Adidas. I changed back, and the problem disappeared promptly.
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Possibly mate - my old Brooks were wayyyy overused in the end tbf (and have a nice big hole near the toe) but it's an option to try.
 
somapop said:
Anyone one had an Achilles heel issue?

I occasionally get a twinge and they're gone the next day, but my current pain has been around for a few weeks now.

Wondering if it's my change of trainers (from Brooks Ghosts to HOKA Clifton's) as there was a mention of a heel issue with this particular model.
But it's only one foot that is affected.

It's not hugely painful, just noticeable when running and at the gym.
Worth trying a few exercises? Could do with not having yet another break from running if I can help it.
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Yes I have had that recently and last year also. Just a dull ache when I started pushing past 6/10ks.

I did go and see a physio but to be honest all the stretches/exercises are available online and both times it quickly cleared up. Similarly I have been running in Hoka Zinals recently on the trails so not sure if there is a connection based on your comments.
 
franksinatra said:
Yes I have had that recently and last year also. Just a dull ache when I started pushing past 6/10ks.

I did go and see a physio but to be honest all the stretches/exercises are available online and both times it quickly cleared up. Similarly I have been running in Hoka Zinals recently on the trails so not sure if there is a connection based on your comments.
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I hope it's not them.
I really like them!
 
It's odd as it's only in one foot and could be other factors too but I'll keep an eye on it and do some strength training.

I should (and usually am) quite supple due to doing yoga twice a week (and pilates).
Good luck with those trainers. They're a lovely looking shoe.
 
Thoughts on sessions on the Air Bike lads?

I’ve taken a couple weeks off the running and been doing 30-60 min sessions on this and have to say it’s fucking brutal but feels really beneficial.
 
I discovered a pretty big downside to treadmill running this morning: on a (now) rare outdoor venture, I discovered that my fitness for hills has plummeted.

I've always been quite strong on hills but clearly neglecting it has had an impact. I was actually quite shocked since it's never been an issue so I guess I've always taken it for granted.

Anyway, I hope you're all doing well with your own training / exercise.
 
somapop said:
It's odd as it's only in one foot and could be other factors too but I'll keep an eye on it and do some strength training.

I should (and usually am) quite supple due to doing yoga twice a week (and pilates).
Good luck with those trainers. They're a lovely looking shoe.
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I had an achilles problem and it dragged on a while. Probably caused by old shoes.
Massage of the tendon (up and down and also rolling it in fingers) to break down any scar tissue really helped. To start with the tendon felt like bubble wrap!
Avoid running up hills as that puts a lot more strain on it & warm up slowly.
Good luck.
 
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