Aching Ankles

[YorkshireLass007]

Just started week 3 of Couch to 5k today and my ankles are killing me I don’t know where to put my legs and I’m hobbling around like an old lady (no offence to old ladies). Any advice?

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Not exactly sure why your ankles are so sore, however, have a few extra days off running, do a few stretch exercises, drink plenty of water the day before you run and some just before you run, run a little slower than you have been recently, maybe your shoes are not the correct ones for running.

[YorkshireLass007 in reply to AlMorr]

Hi thanks for replying I never mentioned I’ve done a couple of days of gardening as well which might also contribute to my aching ankles. I’ve done some ankle exercises today which I think has eased a bit of the swelling. Im sorry to say I just thought trainers were trainers so I guess I need to invest in some running ones.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

and includes advice on minimising impact, stretching after every run, hydration and strengthening exercises, all of which will help.

What are your shoes like. Proper running shoes fitted after a gait analysis done at a specialist running shop can make all the difference.

Enjoy your journey.

[YorkshireLass007 in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you I think I need to invest in some proper running trainers I never really understood why there was so many trainers to choose from.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to YorkshireLass007]

This may help healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

[Maxi80]

Get your partner to massage them!

[YorkshireLass007 in reply to Maxi80]

Oh yes, good idea 😃