295. Can You Run With Achilles Tendonitis? (Why Rest Might Be Making It Worse)

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Dr. Duane Scotti shares running tips, tools and more to help you get stronger, run faster, and enjoy lifelong injury free running! If you're a dedicated runner, often injured runner, or beginner runner who is interested in staying healthy so you can get in those mental clearing miles subscribe for helpful training episodes to optimize the 6 steps to growing as a runner (mindset, strength training, run plan, nutrition, recovery, and race day strategy) so you can grow in your running journey. Dr. Duane Scotti has been actively helping runners since 2003. Over that time he's helped countless others get stronger, run faster, and hit their running goals through his content and his Healthy Runner Coaching Services. Duane is an avid half marathoner, 4x marathoner, physical therapist and coach for runners, founder of Spark Healthy Runner, and creator of the Spark Healthy Runner YouTube channel. New podcast episodes uploaded each week. Thanks for listening, welcome to Healthy Runner!

[Download] The Ultimate Achilles Guide for Runners

If you've been told the only way to fix Achilles tendonitis is to stop running… this episode might completely change how you think about healing.

One of the biggest myths in the running world is that you can't run with Achilles pain. But in most cases, total rest doesn't build a stronger tendon, it actually reduces its load tolerance and keeps you stuck in the frustrating start-stop injury cycle.

In this episode, I break down:

- Why total rest can make Achilles tendinopathy worse

- The real reason your pain keeps coming back

- The 3 signs it's SAFE to run with Achilles pain

- The difference between insertional vs midportion Achilles tendinopathy

- How to modify running without making your symptoms worse

- The exact strengthening principles that rebuild tendon capacity

- When you actually SHOULD stop running

You'll also hear real runner success stories from inside our Healthy Runner community who went from fearing their running days were over… to rebuilding strength and returning to racing pain free.

If you're wondering:

Can I run with Achilles tendonitis?
Is it safe to run with Achilles pain?
How do I heal without completely shutting it down?

This episode gives you the clarity and structure you need.

Because tendons don't heal from avoidance.
They heal from smart, progressive loading.

🎁 Download my free Achilles guide here!

If you're ready for structured strength plans, progressive return-to-run programming, and coaching support so you're not guessing week to week, join the Healthy Runner Academy waitlist

Return to Running Program without Achilles Pain here

Listen to my previous episode answering the most common achilles questions answered here!

Listen to my previous episode on insertional achilles tendinopathy treatment here!

Listen to my previous episode on the Best Running Shoes for Achilles Tendonitis

Listen to my previous episode on Running Again After Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy Surgery with Tina Muir

Listen to my previous episode with Lisa who overcame achilles tendonitis to run double digit long runs for the first time in her life!

Learn how to get rid of achilles pain to run pain free in 5 minutes!

Want to work with Dr. Duane as your running physical therapist and coach with structured achilles rehab, strength, nutrition, and a run plan with full support and accountability to overcome your achilles tendonitis and keep it from coming back again? Book a call and learn more about Healthy Runner coaching here

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