Tip: Achillies Tendonitis

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

One of the most common injuries that a marathoner tyically 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 cushioning. The reason is that if here is too much heel
cushoning then your foot will continue to move downwards after
your heel has come in contact with he ground.

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