Achilles Tendonitis

Here's a quick tip about how to avoid the costly injury known as achilles tendonitis:

One of the most common injuries that a marathoner typically develops is a condition known as
achilles tendonitis.

Achilles tendonitis occurs as a stiffening of the calves and can cause your achilles tendon to
rupture or snap altogether.

The best way to minimise the risk of getting achilles tendonitis is through selecting the best
marathon training shoe for your exact needs.

You should look for a shoe that has a relatively supportive sole. If the sole has too much
flexibility then your calf muscles will have to work harder in order to get to the same level
of performance. This additional strain can lead to the development of achilles tendonitis.

You should also look for a marathon trainer that does not offer too much heel cushioning. The
reason is that if there is too much heel cushioning then your foot will continue to move
downwards after your heel has come in contact with the ground.

Again, this additional movement will put extra strain on your achilles tendon and will increase
the likelihood of you getting achilles tendonitis.

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