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Life after an Achilles rupture

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 February 21, 2025 It has now been 159 days since I did a full rupture on my left Achilles. At the time of the injury I was playing soccer. There is no scientific evidence that you tear an Achilles from any particular action or movement. It is almost like it was decided before you were born. I learned a lot about injuries and the Achilles tendon since Sept 2024. It is not your average everyday injury you just spring back from. In comparison to a sprained ankle or broken collar bone. I would imagine major knee injuries being tough to come back from. If you have never experienced such and injury let me fill you in. From the moment I had no idea what just happened. Yeah it is Exactly that. You have no idea what the hell just happened. You know what I thought happened to me? I was playing soccer. I get a little cheeky at times when the guys start bitching about a little rough play like we are geriatric league. So I just finished giving some guy lip about how much I hate the grown ass m...

First entry from Nic's Blog for Bnuts Outdoors.

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 January 30,2025 Today is the launch of Nic's Blog for Bnuts Outdoors. Let's start with a little about me. profile style: LOL                                                              Nicholas Smith 40 years old (1984 to save you the math) Hunting, fishing and strength training. I do still play rec soccer these days. I really enjoy reading and learning the human body. nutrition and conditioning  πŸ’with 2 πŸ‘¦πŸ‘¦. I can not decide weather I should start at 1984 or work backwards from 2025 πŸ€”.   Born in Vancouver, British Columbia. Family moved to Vancouver Island 1986 where I grew up until moving away to Kamloops, BC when I was 25. I grew up a pretty lucky kid. I was able to experience and try many new things.  I am an athlete by nature, participating in most sports is fun and I catch on quite fast. It was in t...