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Been there and done that too many times. I'm no doctor but have been dealing with AT for some time. What you describe seems to catch the basics. Have you upped miles recently? More hills than usual? Shoes too old or worn out? Running on your toes? These are frequent starters of AT. Look at your training recently for clues. Best advice I received was RICE (rest, ice, compression and elevation). If you are able, use something like advil to help relieve the soreness but be careful as it can mask more serious issues. Pain is a way to tell us to take a breather. I've receovered from my goof at the last marathon through PT, ultrasound treaments, cross frictional massage (ouch) and building miles slowly. I also use eccentric loading exercises to build strength. Good luck on this one
My legs are killing me
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I haven't upped miles or done any new hilly routes - but ,I have started concentrating on leaning forward and trying to run on my mid fore-foot instead of heel striking. I guess this means I'm doing something wrong My new form helps with my knees so I'm of the opinion that if I have to choose knee or achilles pain I'd definitely choose achilles. Unless achilles can evolve from this little annoyance into something debillitating...
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Take it from someone who ran through the pain to tear two achilles tendons. Get it checked out by a doctor and learn how to stretch your tendons properly. I had to go for treatments for 6 months and it was alot longer than that before they were right. You don't want to fool with it. Trust me.
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