End of the Boot

After 17 weeks in the boot, I've decided to stop wearing it.  I've come to the conclusion that 17 is sufficient time for the Achilles to repair itself (from what I've read, it usually takes between 8 to 12 weeks).

I will continue to do the Functional Progression for running.  After following the program for 5 weeks, I've built up to 8 miles.  I can sense my Achilles, but I really haven't gone far enough for it to hurt.

Function Progression Running - Week 5

Still wore boot during day, but not in the evenings or to sleep.

M - 1.5 miles
W - 2 miles
F - 2.5 miles
Sat  - 2 miles

Weekly total of 8 miles.

Function Progression Running - Week 4

Still wore boot during day, but not in the evenings or to sleep.

M - 1 mile
Th - 1.5 miles
Sat  - 2 miles

Weekly total of 4.5 miles

Function Progression Running - Week 3

Still wore boot, but not to sleep.

M - 1 mile
W - 1 miles
Sat - 1.5 miles

Weekly total of 3.5 miles

Function Progression Running - Week 2

Still wore boot, but not to sleep.

M - .5 miles
W - .75 miles
F  - 1 mile
Sun - 1 mile

Weekly total of 3.25 miles

Function Progression Running - Week 1

Still wore boot, but not to sleep.

M - .5 miles
W - .5 miles
F  - .75 miles
Sun - 1 mile

Weekly total of 2.75 miles

12 Weeks in the Boot Complete - Time to Start Running

After 12 weeks in the boot, I have decided to start the functional progression for running.  It starts pretty conservatively.