Running

Hey Folks!

So I'm pretty sure that I never mentioned that a few months ago, I tried to start a running habit. I started out really slow, and then I got up to a run/walk 2 mile route and was SUPER proud of myself. What was happening was that I was not stretching, and I stand on my feet for most of my ten hour shift. The combination of those two eventually led to having Achilles tendinitis...not so bad that I couldn't walk, yet it hurt pretty bad. I ended up not doing anything for a couple months just to stay off of it so that I would not have to take off time from work. Eventually the back of my heel pain subsided from a combination of stretches and icing daily. I also had to buy new shoes and orthotics...which cost me a combined horrendous $250. Yep, you read that correctly. So once the pain had finally kinda gradually went away mostly, I decided that it was time to start running again. So today, I ran outside for a 1 mile run/walk. No timing or anything. I just wanted to see how it felt. I could only go the half mile without stopping, but at least I got out there. That was waaay awesome! I then immediately came home and iced and stretched. Hopefully this will go away completely soon, so I can at least get back to my measly 2 miles and not get worse!

My Question to You: Have you ever had an injury due to exercise? How did you handle not being able to do what you wanted?