An Ironman’s recovery from an Achilles Tendon Rupture

Yesterday and again today, I made my return to the tennis courts. The first time since the rupture on May 29th of last year. Yesterday I played for 1 hr and 48 minutes, and just 35 minutes today.

The Achilles felt fine, but every other body part is aching. I think I need a new shoulder. I did make use of the Pro-Tec Achilles Tendon brace yesterday (www.injurybegone.com) as a precaution. The pressure of the brace produced more discomfort than any movement I did. Seeing that I had zero pain today, it must have worked. Today I went without. I’ll find out tomorrow if I am sore.

 All other training is fine. Just a few moments where the Achilles felt weird (pain, numb, etc.) but maybe it was just all in my mind. I have not been to physio in 2 weeks. Not exactly by choice, just a scheduling issue. I hope to pop back in for a visit this week.

Recover well everyone! See again on my ATR anniversary (or earlier).

Here are some training #’s if you are interested.

April 13-19: Running 4:50 (46.5km) - Total hrs: 14:18 + swimming later

April 6 -12: Running 4:24 (43.6km) - 13:22

March 30 - April 5: Running 4:13 (41.1km) - 12:28

March 23-29: Running 3:56 (39.5km) - 11:33

March 16-22: Running 4:12 (42.9km) - 14:27

March 9-15: Running 4:56 (43.8km) - 12:57

March 2-8: Running 4:13 (41.2km) - 11:10