Just an update for my friends here.I finally started to make progress,running without being winded for 4-5 minutes at a time,and only stopping because I didn't want to push myself too hard.Well,on Dec 5th,I had an excellent run,but when I got home,my achilles was sore as hell,and I was unable to continue training.The injury,strangely,didn't come on suddenly.My family doctor diagnosed it as a calf muscle tear,saying I should have seen him 2-3 days after the injury,and now (I saw him on the 19th),I probably would not be able to run again,as I was well past the treatment window! He gave me a referral for physio,and I got a different diagnosis from the physiotherapist,who said I likely had micro-tears in the tissue that joins the calf muscle to the achilles.Anyway,my evaluation visit resulted in laser therapy,followed by placement of electodes on my calf and the application of electricity,which felt like an almost painful tingling.The physio said this sort of injury is quite common,and never said anything about it ending my running career.Has anyone on this board had experience with this sort of damage,and if so, how long were they off training? My physio wants to see me a couple more times,and gave me three exercises to do at home-a standing bent knee stretch,a standing straight leg stretch,and some sitting toe raises I can do in the office while on the computer. Anyway, Merry Christmas!

• Hi Jasko123: Thanks for you kind thoughts.My PT has talked about strenghening exercises,and I will get my third treatment tommorrow.I did relate to him that I had  a  left calf muscle tear about 20 years ago,when I was clocking 15 miles a week.I still have the log of the event somewhere,but haven't found it yet.I am somewhat better,as I can almost walk without limping.I got a letter today from the insurance company authorizing up to 10 treatments,so that is a relief.I will keep you posted.