Week 21. Runs = 4. Total = 17.75 Miles. Ouch again!

Ran to work & back on two days but on the Friday run back home I extended the run to just under 9 miles. I was running with a heavy backpack. Half way through the run I started getting a pain in the achilles area. So unfortunately I had to miss the long Sunday practice run. Gutted!

Source: www.achillestendon.com

Causes of Achilles Tendon Injury Achilles tendon injuries can be caused by: overuse, misalignment, improper footwear, medication side effects, and/or accidents. Multiple causes often contribute to the same Achilles tendon injury. For example: a sudden increase in hill climbing, worn out shoes, and weak or tight calf muscles could all contribute to Achilles tendinosis and Achilles tendonitis.