Strained tendon in foot

Ontherun, that sucks your foot hurts too. Mine is slowly getting better. I'm not using crutches anymore and walking better. But I probably won't attempt to run for another 2 weeks. GUess I'll be swimming and biking until then...

When my dog strained a tendon my vet recommended at least 5 weeks of no exercise at all on it for it to fully heal. You may want to consider letting it rest for longer than 2 weeks to be sure it is strong. Oh, by the way I am not trying to compare you to a dog.

I've been experiencing a sharp pain at times when I walk or pivot a certain direction. How does one know it's the tendon? Ive just been takin Ibuprofin and rubbing sports cream on it, but I fully intend on going for a run tommorrow.

I also have developed something on the outside of my right foot. Funny thing is it only hurts while standing for long periods(and even then it isn't intense just sort of nagging) I noticed it monday after my long run sunday, felt funny when I woke up. I tried running on my treadmill yesterday just to see if it would hurt more(stupid, I know) and the funny thing is that there is no pain while running. I think it is because of the way the foot works while running. I am not taking any more chances however, and am taking time off running and will not even try again until sunday at least.

I tore one of the tendons on the outside of my foot playing basketball 3 years ago.  I had it surgically repaired.  I actually injured it once, and then reinjured (completely tearing it) a second time.

Your original post was quite a while ago.  How is it doing now?

Danny