You'd think that's the case @Nobeerinthefridge but I had a complete rupture of my achilles in 2011 and it still gives me trouble. If the whole lower leg isn't stretched and massaged every couple of days it sets like concrete and has limited range of movement.
I'd certainly not want to run on it, so if Rascals is anything like the same I'd be on the side of caution with regards to running.
Doesn't lack strength or feel weak as such, just tight and stiff until worked.
I'd second the Zwift as it is great fun. I'm about to start doing 30 minutes every week day before work and harder 60 min sessions on a Tuesday and Thursday evening, with regular mtb ride at the weekend.
Never know until you try, Joss Naylor was told he'd never run, as was Fiona Oakes who wins ultras with no kneecap!
You've got me thinking about doing couch to 5k, it's hard getting a ride in some weeks, getting kitted up and going out in the dark for 2 hours. Going for a 30-40 minute run is a lot more doable!
Jump around, jump around
Jump up jump up and get down
And couch to 5k
Couch to 5k is brilliant, and who doesn't like Michael Johnson motivating you? 😊
If I had torn my achilles tendon I would be fearful of repeating the injury and being imobilised for months , putting myself further away from where I wanted to be
Pretending cycling is achilles friendly, or at least safer , then its got to be a mix up of intervals, hill reps , hill sprints , and some Tabbata style reps
Needn't take very long , 20 - 30 mins Tues and Thurs with a longer 2hr effort at the weekend
Anything that gets you really blowing , and uses the same muscles as cycling will have an effect. Although improving basic fitness quickly isn't easy unless you have unlimited time and resources
