Seriously? Another injury! I felt like I was doing so well coming back from my IT band episode.

The doctor gave me perscriptions for Motrin & Calcium/Vitamin D and a referral for Physical Therapy.  I was told to rest until it didn’t hurt to run and definitely not to run through any pain. She then proceeded to tell me a horror story about a ruptured Achilles that required surgery, casts, crutches & no running for 6-8 months. The story scared me enough to follow the doctor’s orders!  I am hoping to be able to go for a short run on Monday.  She didn’t blame my Vibrams.  She attributed to not stretching regularly.

I do have good news…. the doctor also said I need to run slower, avoid hills and absolutely NO sprints!!  That is definitely the best news I heard all day!

Any other suggestions for recovering from Achilles Tendonitis?