Marcus Chapman: Micro Thread
Hello Coaches,
I am training for the June 29th Challenge 140.6 in AC.
While running on a unfamiliar treadmill (traveling overseas on business) this weekend I believe I injured my Achilles. I can walk without discomfort and seem to have reasonable power transfer when activating my calf muscles. It just hurts when I run and not in a tendinitis sort of way. I am in the process of getting to the right Dr's to try and assess the severity and in the meantime plan to rest it for at least a week (ie no running).
Question: in between now and an assessment, how should I approach my run sessions. I typically default to an elliptical but for long runs and when I don't have access to my gym (ie weekends) this is not feasible (I cannot fathom 135 mins on an elliptical even if one were available).
I fear my 140.6 may not be possible but would like to plan and train like I will toe the line until I know for sure.
Trying to stay positive,
Marcus.
I am training for the June 29th Challenge 140.6 in AC.
While running on a unfamiliar treadmill (traveling overseas on business) this weekend I believe I injured my Achilles. I can walk without discomfort and seem to have reasonable power transfer when activating my calf muscles. It just hurts when I run and not in a tendinitis sort of way. I am in the process of getting to the right Dr's to try and assess the severity and in the meantime plan to rest it for at least a week (ie no running).
Question: in between now and an assessment, how should I approach my run sessions. I typically default to an elliptical but for long runs and when I don't have access to my gym (ie weekends) this is not feasible (I cannot fathom 135 mins on an elliptical even if one were available).
I fear my 140.6 may not be possible but would like to plan and train like I will toe the line until I know for sure.
Trying to stay positive,
Marcus.
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So sorry to hear about your Achilles. In general our run injury guidance is to have you move the Wednesday bike to Tuesday. You can then repeat it on Thursday. Then you do the weekend as planned. This gets you four quality bikes across week with swims on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
If you have access to an elliptical on those swim days, you're welcome to add in a short session after you're warmed up from the water. Or alternatively, after your bike session on Tuesday or Thursday as well. Right now the focus should be getting this diagnosed and getting you back to health.