Help Needed

[Becky1509]

Please help! I’ve just completed run 3 week 3 and completely broke down afterwards, my ankle is in absolute Agony!

I changed my trainers on week 2, after the first run my ankle started hurting! I decided to go to decathlon, where they put me on a treadmill and told me my right foot is landing at 1 0’clock and my ankle is going inwards , he told me of some different trainers that would sort it!

My ankle is still not right, I’m in pain! It shouldn’t be like this? It’s not felt right all day, but I still did my run because I don’t want to stop!..

I’m absolutely devastated, I’ve never ever been into running! However since following this plan it’s given me a new lease of life! I’ve really enjoyed it and even had more energy from it!

Anyone have any idea what could be wrong with my ankle?, I think I will have to stop the programme 😢😢😢 xx

[hobbit1983]

Remember your shoes and your feet need to be best friends. Sometimes it can take a while for them to get acquainted. First take the pressure off. Take a rest day for both your feet and yourself and the. Take a day or so just going for some long walks in the shoes. Not wearing them all day just for a walk of roughly the same distance you would travel on a run. After a day or so try a run again

[Becky1509 in reply to hobbit1983]

Thank you for the advice. Will try it out 😀 xx

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

See your GP or a Sports Physio asap... don't run, but don't panic...rest up.... and use the advice recommended in our FAQ..

"..... R.I.C.E. standing for Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. This has now been superseded by other variations such as M.I.C.E., where the M stands for mobility, because rest was often interpreted as no movement, which can be harmful for some injuries. The NHS version now appears to be P.R.I.C.E., where the P stands for protection. nhs.uk/conditions/sports-in...

Take it steadily, don't despair

[Becky1509 in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you very much for your advice. Will rest up and get in at the doctors/sports physio asap x

[Jullaly Graduate]

In the first few weeks I had pain at the front of my ankle. I took time to do dynamic stretches before i started and stretches after I finished each run. I always do that. I took 2 rest days between each run. I am also lucky that I have a friend who is a sports physio, she did a couple of magic massages on my ankle and leg and it is so much better. Good luck

[Becky1509 in reply to Jullaly]

Thank you for replying. I will have to rest up and seek some help xx

[Sofabunny]

I would have thought rest, iboprofen and a bag of frozen peas essential at this point !

[Becky1509 in reply to Sofabunny]

Thank you 😊 xx

[MarkyD Graduate]

Don't panic, don't worry, don't run on it. Pain is the body's way of telling you that something is not right. So please don't run again until the ankle is sorted out. Now, the problem is we can't tell you if the pain is musculo-skeletal, strained ligaments, or just tired muscles. Try (P)(M)RICE for a day or two, and if it is not right, get yourself off to a sports physio. A 1hr assessment will cost you less than the price of the trainers. If the ankle starts to feel better in a day or two, break the trainers in with some gentle walking. But if you feel that you really cannot get on with the new trainers, take them back to Decathlon and make a fuss.

[Becky1509 in reply to MarkyD]

Thank you so much for replying, I’m gutted i need to stop! But I certainly can’t do another run on it. I will rest and seek help. X

[Dexy5 Graduate]

Hi Becky , I’m having problems with an old ankle injury which I thought had healed, but the new running regime has aggravated it. I have booked an appointment with a sports physio and have decided not to run again until I get some expert advice. The running can wait but you may do more damage by continuing.

[Becky1509 in reply to Dexy5]

Thank you so much for replying. I will stop running and let it heal and seek advice xx

[spscollins]

It's likewhat my pilates instructor telkse, if it hurts or you're in pain stop doing it. Let your ankle rest. Physio or x-ray may be needed. You can do laying down cycling to keep your legs moving without stressing your feet. Just talk to you GP or physio to find out what's best. Most important is take rest. Hope you get well soon

[Karenjlb]

I had terrible pain in my ankle at week 3 thought I would have to stop. Had a gait analysis and got new shoes but I do stretches after the walk and each run. It seems to have worked. Hope you recover quickly. Mine only hurt when I was running though.

[Oxfordgirl1]

Becky I can't explain your ankle but I can sympathise. I ended week 3 with such a bad back palin that it hurt to walk let alone run. It has taken 2 weeks to feel better so I am planning to repeat week 3 and just hope I have some stamina in the 'bank' and can get back on track. I hope your ankle heals soon. Good luck

[Pete1w Graduate]

I feel your pain (no pun intended ). My ankle started hurting after W3R3 but I was determined to carry on. I did W4R1 and haven't run since. That was about a month ago. I've been for gait analysis although I'm not convinced they did a thorough job. They said my current shoe was fine. My achilles is now ok to walk on and I'm going to attempt a slow run soon. I've booked in with a physio but that isn't while June. I was so disappointed at first but I've now come to terms with the fact that rest is probably the only thing that will sort it out. Good luck and try to stay positive.

[HSta]

Hi Becky. I completed w3r1 yesterday - wearing a new pair of running shoes - all fine. However, at work this afternoon when walking, my ankle suddenly gave way. Agony! Going to hobble to pilates tonight and hope for the best. Good luck with yours! 😊

[IDixT]

Hi Becky... wishing you speedy recovery. Let the healing have as long as it takes. I badly sprained my ankle in a fall on uneven ground and tried to come back too soon which only delayed my recovery. The good news is that with exercise to strengthen the ankle first I am back and have made it to week 6 with no problems. Be patient...you will get there. Good luck!

[Razouski]

You’ve had a lot of good advice already.

All I can add is try not to be too despondent. When you’re ready to run again you will still retain some of your new found fitness.

[Becky1509]

Thank you so much to everyone who replied to me! I ended up going to my local minors Injuries unit as I was in so much pain.

They have told me I have torn tissue ligament! I need to not do anymore running until it’s healed. Once it’s ok, then to try my old trainers and see if the same happens! In the meantime I could try just walking in my new trainers to let me get used to them and then possibly try them! Of all else fails then running will not be for me 😢

Ive also booked in to see a sports physiotherapist too x