18-03-2021, 10:28 AM
Hi TheEd
Quick update now I've finished the off period. I think it's gone generally well and I've got back into the more relaxed groove of running without stress at an easy pace. The Achilles has improved quite a bit over the past week or so, it's less stiff in the morning and the tenderness is reduced slightly. I have changed several things so I'm not entirely sure which was the main problem, however I noticed my running form seemed easier when I went back to an older pair of trainers, so plan to introduce a couple of new pairs and rotate through all pairs more. Also I think the eccentric exercises may be having some effect. I realise it won't just go away tomorrow and will likely need a concerted effort over time, but still pleased things are improving rather than going further downhill at the moment!
I'm planning to have 1 day off before starting the build up period, does that sound ok or is it best to take a few days like before the off period?
11 March
10.17km in 50:01
Av pace 4:55/km
Av HR 137
12 March
Tested
13 March
12.39km in 1:00:01
AV pace 4:51/km
Av HR 144
14 March
8.13km in 40:01
Av pace 4:55/km
Av HR 146
15 March
Ended up a rest day due to work, moved session to day after.
16 March
12.37km in 1:00:02
Av pace 4:51/km
Av HR 144
17 March
12.34km in 1:00:01
Av pace 4:52/km
Av HR 140.
Cheers
Quick update now I've finished the off period. I think it's gone generally well and I've got back into the more relaxed groove of running without stress at an easy pace. The Achilles has improved quite a bit over the past week or so, it's less stiff in the morning and the tenderness is reduced slightly. I have changed several things so I'm not entirely sure which was the main problem, however I noticed my running form seemed easier when I went back to an older pair of trainers, so plan to introduce a couple of new pairs and rotate through all pairs more. Also I think the eccentric exercises may be having some effect. I realise it won't just go away tomorrow and will likely need a concerted effort over time, but still pleased things are improving rather than going further downhill at the moment!
I'm planning to have 1 day off before starting the build up period, does that sound ok or is it best to take a few days like before the off period?
11 March
10.17km in 50:01
Av pace 4:55/km
Av HR 137
12 March
Tested
13 March
12.39km in 1:00:01
AV pace 4:51/km
Av HR 144
14 March
8.13km in 40:01
Av pace 4:55/km
Av HR 146
15 March
Ended up a rest day due to work, moved session to day after.
16 March
12.37km in 1:00:02
Av pace 4:51/km
Av HR 144
17 March
12.34km in 1:00:01
Av pace 4:52/km
Av HR 140.
Cheers