Week 3 hitting pause

[BeckaMusicka]

So after a fairly successful R1&2 of W3, I appear to have injured my ankle so am hitting pause!

Feeling quite philosophical as injuries sustained whilst running is a new thing for me. My ankle has been quite swollen and tender and is painful above the ankle bone. Have really no idea what I’ve done, or how I’ve done it!

When I resume, I may do an earlier week just to ease back into it. Any thoughts on straps or supports?

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

RICE rest ice compression elevation, If i’ve got any soreness and swelling i just use a tubi grip but others may have better ideas heal well

[Mobiliseandmove]

As mentioned above, RICE will be really useful in reducing the swelling.

Be mindful when returning to running. Just because the ankle isn't swollen, doesn't mean the injury is healed. Take your time, build back into it slowly. It's better to take it slowly than to go through a cycle of injury, rest, run and back to injury.

Take care of yourself!

Adam

[BeckaMusicka]

Thanks. Been doing the RICE / PRICE thing, it does really help.

[Hareshaw-Granny Graduate]

For me, when the worst of the pain was over I started doing some ankle strengthening exercises which I found on you tube. Also strapped my ankle with a compression bandage. Hope that helps. Good luck.