Achilles Tendonitis - How to Get Motivated for Your Rehab ExercisesI have good news for you with an Achilles Tendonitis problem. Over 80 percent of patients with Achilles Tendonitis will get significant improvements of their Achilles Tendonitis problem by doing eccentric calf exercises.

The backside of the coin is that most athletes find rehab exercises extremely boring. Try this eleven step model to incorporate your physical problem in your most important goal settings for the year.

1. Set clear goals An example - I will do my Ironman in Kalmar 6 August 2011 on 10:59:59 or faster. My Achilles Tendon is strong and my legs feel light during the whole competition.

2. Set goals that are easy to measure An Ironman goal of 10:59:59 is really easy to measure. You just need a clock! If you've formulated the goal as "I want to be pleased with my Ironman achievement in Kalmar 2011" it gets wishy-washy. It's also easy to say that you will do 3 x 15 calf raises for each leg mornings and evenings for three weeks.

3. Set challenging goals At the first try I did Kalmar Ironman at 12:08:00, second try I DNF:d (Did Not Finish) and at the third try I reached 11:50:15. Going below 11 hours is a dream goal for me. My Achilles Tendon is strong and can take on every challenge I go for.

4. Make a realistic Time Plan. I have 10 months to achieve my goal going below 11 hours. It feels realistic. Saying that I'll fix it next month is not.

5. Set long-term and short-term goals. My long-term goal is to qualify for Kuna, Hawaii as an age group 50+. I am 46 this year so I got four years to work on my weaknesses and to strengthen my Achilles Tendon.

6. Try to identify a feeling in your body for why you want to achieve your goals. Image yourself in a movie where you see the goal and the goal clock 6 August next year 200 meters away from you. The clock says 10:56:45. You are going to make it and your legs feel strong. What will that feel like? Sense your stomach. What do you notice?

7. Make sure your goals are not in conflict with each other. Do not attempt to run a marathon on 3:19:59 three weeks before the Ironman. Focus on your most important goal.

8. Write a list with your goals and formulate your goals as affirmations. Take actions. Write the list right now.

9. Look at your affirmations and your goal list at least twice a day and read them out loud. Make sure your goals always are on the top of your mind. Put a reminder in your Outlook or gmail calendar right away.

10. Get emotional when you read your goals. Believe in them.

11. While reading your affirmations, play a mental movie in your head with yourself in the main role and visualize the goals as already achieved.

Remember. Reading an article will not solve your Achilles Tendonitis problem. Taking action will!

Learn from Lars Henriksson, swedish two time Ironman finisher and Achilles Tendon expert. Go visit http://www.achillestendonitis.n.nu where Lars tells a little bit more of himself and the secret of solving your Achilles Tendonitis problem forever.

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