What if the reason your Achilles pain keeps coming back isn't because you're not resting enough, but because you're doing the wrong type of recovery exercises entirely?

Achilles pain can sneak up on any runner, turning easy miles into a constant battle. This episode breaks down exactly why it happens and gives you the clear, professional-grade protocol to finally fix it. You'll learn the crucial difference between two types of Achilles injuries, which exercises heal them (and which make them worse), and how to implement strength training and smart shoe choices to stay running pain-free for good.

Key Takeaways

1. Achilles pain isn’t always the same—mid-portion and insertional injuries need different rehab approaches, and treating them the wrong way slows recovery.
2. Strength work is the key to healing and prevention, but knowing when to use isometrics, heavy slow resistance, or eccentric training makes all the difference.
3. Footwear choices, collagen support, and consistent training adjustments can keep Achilles pain from coming back and protect your running long-term.

Timestamps

• [00:34] What You’ll Learn
• [01:23] How to Fix Achilles Running Issues (Case Study)
• [02:59] Immediate Treatment From a Pro Physical Therapist
• [05:01] Use This to Fix Your Achilles and Calf Issues Now
• [05:29] Achilles Mid Portion Tendinopathy Vs Achilles Insertional Tendinopathy
• [07:29] Follow Up Treatment Moving Forward and Shoe Choices
• [08:21] How Collagen Might Speed Up Recovery
• [09:19] My Personal Experience and Possible Hacks to Fix It
• [11:02] Use These 5 Strength Exercises to Become a Stronger Runner

Links & Learnings

• 📈 Get your free Fix Achilles & Calf Bundle here - https://dlakecreates.com/calfachillesfree
• 🎧 Listen, read and learn more here - https://dlakecreates.com/fixachilles
• Learn the 5 best strength movement (no gym required) for runners -
• Learn why stretching and too much strength training could make your achilles and calves worse - https://dlakecreates.com/calfachilles
• 10W2S Run Strength App - https://10w2s.com
• 10W2S Instagram - https://instagram.com/10w2s
• Instagram – https://instagram.com/dlakecreates
• Strava – https://www.strava.com/athletes/120507

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