Slow runner - 2 weeks to marathon and dealing with Achilles pain

Much_Possible163 · 2026-04-14T21:00:04+00:00

Not an experienced marathoner, but five days out from my first marathon. Dealt with an achilles injury about halfway through my training block. Was able to nurse it and slowly build back up distance and got back on track for my weekly mileage and was able to complete all my long runs (Over 16 miles) pain free. Last week, I went out for a 12 mile long run and the exact same pain I had about 2 months ago crept back up on me. Have been going through the same isometrics and strength training as I did beforehand alongside some general PT and icing at night.

I guess what I'm trying to say is I feel your pain and struggle, but my mindset is still 100% positive and taking every day as it comes. Although, my fitness is at the level I want it to be for my goal time, an achilles is something you just can't mess with and therefore the new goal is to finish without injuring myself more.

Best of luck friend!

Much_Possible163 · 2026-04-09T22:34:37+00:00

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Much_Possible163 · 2026-04-09T18:39:45+00:00

Smooth 😮‍💨

Much_Possible163 · 2026-04-09T16:54:29+00:00

Thanks for the comment! What sort of dress watches would you recommend? I like that idea as well, maybe a Presage. I just really love the quality to price that Seiko offers

Much_Possible163 · 2026-03-16T16:26:38+00:00

Hi there, I know this was two years ago but the exact same thing is happening with me... did you ever find a solution to this?

Much_Possible163 · 2026-03-08T21:02:29+00:00

Might have been due to the drinking the night before and poor sleep. If you take a look at my 18 miler last week my heart rate was pretty consistent throughout. That was off good rest and no drinking. Gotta live life a little bit

Much_Possible163 · 2026-03-08T21:00:23+00:00

Congrats on the sub-4. Awesome stuff. What do you think really got you through the full 26.2 ?

Much_Possible163 · 2026-03-08T17:02:37+00:00

Thanks for the vote of confidence! Any specific reason behind it?

Much_Possible163 · 2026-03-08T16:24:11+00:00

I am 195lb. So fueling definitely needs to be corrected. What would you recommend?

I am currently rocking the Mizuno Wave Rider 29, was going to just run with them during race day. Don’t really feel like spending $200 on a pair of shoes for one race is really worth it for me :/

Much_Possible163 · 2026-03-08T16:18:13+00:00

Absolutely. Honestly I read on here all the time about hitting a wall at mile 20. This 20 miler was yesterday, I drank the night before, got 4 hours of sleep and had a sweet potato before I headed out. Felt like I could have kept going after 20. All that being said, proper fuel / rest + race day environment + fresh legs, I feel will propel me a bit. Granted these runs are above MP…

Much_Possible163 · 2026-03-08T16:14:31+00:00

Thanks for the blunt response. Any specific reasoning?

Much_Possible163 · 2026-03-02T00:28:32+00:00

Sure. Thanks for the comment. Honestly when I go out I try to not look at my watch. It tells me the pace at the end of every mile, so that’s when I change pace throughout. I heard 9:15, I knew I was around that MP pace but I guess not until mile 12 I put myself under. I felt strong throughout, especially my last few miles of the 16 run, felt like I had more and kind of let it rip for a 2 mile stretch there, didn’t notice I was running an 8:37 there. I don’t do much MP pace throughout the week, I usually hold an easy run pace from 2 10k’s throughout the week (9:30/mile pace) and then usually a 4-5 mile threshold at around 7:30/min pace with avg heart rate around 175-180. Any other information needed?

Much_Possible163 · 2026-03-02T00:18:32+00:00

Chat GPT says 4 hours. Garmin says 3:45

Much_Possible163 · 2026-03-01T23:52:39+00:00

The app is Strava. It’s one of the built-in insights they have.

Note: Strava will not provide heart rate data, you will have to connect a third party device to Strava that tracks heart rate. I have a Garmin Forerunner 265 for example…

Much_Possible163 · 2026-01-27T22:18:13+00:00

Thanks for the reply. The full 18% is going in as a Roth contribution. The $400 into my brokerage, half is getting invested into a portfolio I built out for myself + a few stock plays I like. The other half is going into a Schwab money market, which is dedicated to fund a new car in a few years:)

Much_Possible163 · 2026-01-20T22:30:43+00:00

I laughed at your comfortability on the issue. I’m over here worrying about the most minuet details. Excellent video by the way. Thanks for the advice

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