Mostly hike, a little run. I dare say it was my first real workout. Achilles…
Tag: achilles
Today I went for my first run since tearing my Achilles tendon in March. Actually, it was my first run since November. It was the most pathetic run ever – twenty minutes on a track at a 15 minute mile pace – but it was a big step in my rehabilitation. The biggest revelation for me during my injury layoff has been how much I love running.
I am out of my walking cast, finally, after three months. Being out of ‘the boot’ really helps me mentally. I don’t have to drag the anchor around all day, being constantly reminded of all the stuff I can’t do.
Normal. Throughout my achilles tendon healing process, the goal has alway been to get back to normal. But it been so long, I’ve forgotten what normal used to be.