Aching ankles

[BecksC25K]

Just back from starting week 3 and i'm constantly amazed that i can do this every week. Never ran but built up the stamina for this with spin and circuits classes. Does anyone else have sore ankles for the first run? The pain eventually goes so i'm assuming it's a warmup thing.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Everyone gets pains and aches when they start a new exercise regime and for most they disappear after the first few weeks.

Slowing down, avoiding heelstrike, keeping footfall under your body, running on grass and wearing proper running shoes fitted after agait analysis done at a specialist running shop can all help, as laid out in the guide to the plan healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

[BecksC25K in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you for the rapid response. Good to know it's not terminal!

[Nat26 in reply to IannodaTruffe]

What is heel strike?

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to Nat26]

When your foot contacts the ground it will be either heel, midfoot or forefoot first. Heelstriking causes more jarring up the bones and joints and is inadvisable.

[Nat26 in reply to IannodaTruffe]

So should you try and land on the ball of your foot?

[BecksC25K in reply to Nat26]

I'm nearly sure mine is middle but I'm trying to keep plantar whatsit at bay as well

[Nat26]

I did W2 R3 last night and my left ankle is really sore today. The back of it! Hope it doesn't affect my next run. I run on park tarmac paths so might try the softer track next run

[BecksC25K]

Nat26 I use an all weather pitch. It's soft and never muddy. Mind you I'll probably have trouble moving to pavements

[BecksC25K]

And now in week 6 and ankles are fine. Believe in the power of exercise to strengthen!