Rowing With Bad Achilles Tendon

[[old] Jillster]

I was training for a running marathon until I realized my achilles tendon was too out of sorts to continue. I know I can swim and cycle, but does anyone know if erging will exaggerate the injury? I would love to get my rowing form back after a few years diversion to running events.

[[old] RoCKo]

I am no expert on this. This is just my experience.<br /><br />About six months ago, I agitated my achilles tendon on a treadmill. Didn't really notice anything until the next day. Lots of stiffness. I talked with runners and they told me to ice it and streach it when warmed up. I tried some of this... prob not enough though. Just kind of a nagging thing that just wouldn't go away.<br /><br />Anyway, I was a bit worried how rowing would affect it. Well, I am happy to report that I have noticed a great improvement in the two weeks I have been rowing. I been rowing at least 5000m a day and achilles has not felt this good in 6 months. Very little stiffness or soreness. <br /><br />I suspect that it has something to do with working it out a bit. So maybe try some easy rows to ease it in... see how it feels? Like I said I know nothing about all this, but mine feels great.<br /><br />Best of luck.<br /><br />RoCKo<br /><br />