Your Achilles Heel

It’s actually a tendon, and for many runners, it’s a frequent injury site

By Madeleine Kelly Madeleine Kelly, who lives in Hamilton, is an Olympian and three-time national champion in the 800m. She has represented Canada at the World Athletics Indoor Championships, World Athletics Championships and Commonwealth Games.
BODY WORK | THE FIX


Of all the running injuries, the most worrisome among my running peers involves the Achilles tendon. Discomfort in the back of the ankle may take many forms and can be notoriously slow to heal, requiring a variety of approaches. In Greek mythology, the...

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