I have been running off and on for years. Just Monday, I was four miles into my run when I felt some pain behind and above my heel. I stopped because I have never had pain there while running. I walked a bit then tried running again. It still hurt so I stopped running, not wanting to injure myself. I rested my foot and stayed off it til today. I ran in a 10k race. Two miles into it, I felt that pain again. It is kind of like a stretched muscle pain, if you know what I mean. I had to walk the last four of the race. :( The area above my heel is still stiff and sore. I have iced it and propped it up. Any ideas on what I am dealing with here? I have a mini coming up soon. I dont want to quit training. I want to see about getting this looked at, but right now I don't have the money. Please help. Thanks:)
Answer:
I had this happen to me a few years back when i was in a hurdle race. It so happened that I pulled my achillies tendon. What I did is I iced it, elevated it, and wore an ankle wrap that went from my midcalf to the arch of my foot, which took some pressure off the heel area. Also, take it easy on some of the work outs for a couple of weeks. Once it feels better, gradually work up to your full work out plan. And don't forget to stretch your calf muscle, it will help recover and to avoid the injury again.
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