Strength & Mobility One randomised, performance-matched trial found strength and plyometric training twice a week lifted post-fatigue time to exhaustion by 35% in runners — with an honest caveat about transfer to cycling.
Strength & Mobility Rest, ice, and new shoes aren't what the evidence supports for building Achilles capacity. Progressive tendon loading is the cornerstone — here's what's proven, what's still unresolved, and when to see a professional.
Strength & Mobility Plyometrics are pitched as a shortcut to a faster run split. The evidence says heavy strength training helps more on average, jumps work best at easy paces, and the one triathlon-specific trial improved movement, not economy.
Strength & Mobility Myth: rest and stretch your Achilles until the pain goes away.
Strength & Mobility Myth: add jumps and get a faster run, guaranteed.
Strength & Mobility Myth: more gym time always means better results.