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Pain in achilles tendon when running

I started running recently and generally do 3km a day. However by about the halfway point I get a horrible tight feeling in the backs of my heels which doesn't subside. I stretch throughly before and after and am quite flexible anyway so I don't understand why this keeps happening. I thought it would go away after a few runs but it's always there! Any tips?

Reply 1

Mockery

Alternate between cardio exercises, running as you're doing and something less high impact such as cycling or swimming.

Possibly invest into some better footwear as well if needs be.

Reply 2

LavenderBlueSky88

Original post by Mockery

Alternate between cardio exercises, running as you're doing and something less high impact such as cycling or swimming.

Possibly invest into some better footwear as well if needs be.

I go to the gym 2/3 times a week too, where I do a bit of cardio but mainly weights.

I thought it might be the shoes, they're Nike ones but I don't think they're designed for running specifically.

Reply 3

Mockery

Original post by LavenderBlueSky88

I go to the gym 2/3 times a week too, where I do a bit of cardio but mainly weights.

I thought it might be the shoes, they're Nike ones but I don't think they're designed for running specifically.

Maybe look for shoes that give more support, your running style and/or foot profile may be what's creating added impact and strain on your Achilles.

I lift my knees too much and stride too far when running so put added impact on my shins, therefore I try to avoid tarmacked roads or hard surfaces. But running in fields and woods heightens the risk of spraining my ankle due to the uneven surface so I can't seem to win :lol:

Reply 4

Original post by LavenderBlueSky88

I go to the gym 2/3 times a week too, where I do a bit of cardio but mainly weights.

I thought it might be the shoes, they're Nike ones but I don't think they're designed for running specifically.

It's second that, it's probably the shoes. I used to get pains whilst running but then I went to a specialist running shop where they assessed my stance to see if my ankle bent in / out at all (mine bend in) and then moulded some insoles to help correct it and then assessed my running to find the best shoe to also help with my run too. Best thing I eve did for my running was get proper shoes as now I don't get any pains. They weren't that expensive either and if money is tight you could always find the shoes that you want and then look online for a better price for them.