2 runs from graduation and my old ankle problem has flared up. Basically I’ve played football for much of my life and my right ankle is bigger than it should be from arthritis. Every so often it causes me problems. I’ve been wearing my running shoes on walks as they support my body so well. Today I wore normal shoes and went into town on the bus and did a lot of walking and on the way home I got shooting pains in my ankle and couldn’t put any weight on it. Usually when this happens I stiffen my ankle to support the muscles and make it home. After a few days rest it’s usually ok. Except tomorrow I’m due to do Week 9 Run 2. I have some bandage and could strap it up but I may not be able to run for a few days. Hope I’m not going to do a Devon Loch (the horse who fell at the last fence of the Grand National when it was leading).
Ankle Trouble: 2 runs from graduation and my old... - Couch to 5K
Ankle Trouble
Don't even try to run until you're right. Compression and binding it up will only disguise the problem.
I tried to run on an injured and not fully healed ankle, and spent four weeks on the injury couch as a reward.
RICE.
Do you mean ice? I certainly won’t be running tomorrow.
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation, until you’re can walk and run comfortably again
Thank you
Compression as in binding it up?
Rest means the gentlest of exercises only.
Ice can be a bag of frozen peas on the inflamed area for 10 mins every four hours. If it's too cold, wrap it in a thin towel.
Compression as in elastic stocking when you're active. Don't use it when resting/sleeping.
Elevation should be above waist height, preferably above heart height.
You can also take Ibuprofen. Bear in mind its anti-inflammatory effects take several days (up to a week) to kick in.
I’m doing all of this as we speak.
yes i use a tubi grip
I’ve got one of those too
PS. When you do get back to running, don't go straight back to running 30 mins at a time. Have a look at what I'm doing in my rehab/recovery posts.
If you're still limping after a week, seek out medical help, eg. physio.
Thanks. So annoying.
Just to encourage you. Your body should retain the benefits of your running for 2 to 3 weeks. So don't get down about having to rest up.
I had a lay up of over a month but decided to tackle c25k from the start again as rehab. Currently stuck on week 7 with recurring calf problems. Treating it as a challenge!
Have a feeling I’ll be out for a couple of weeks at least. Hopefully I won’t lose too much fitness. Thanks for this.
I've had a problem with my calf. I now look on things as a challenge against my body. Rest up and get back into things gradually. I'm experimenting with two runs a week and strength training. Just look on it as a new adventure!
Thanks. I’ve strapped it up and put ice on it. Couldn’t put any weight on it without compression. Even walking to the shops is going to be a challenge so I’ll have to wear my running shoes when I go out until it’s healed.
I am so very sorry, you must be gutted. I agree with the other posters. Please don’t run on it until it has healed. RICE is important. How you get better soon 👍
Thank you. I think the fact that I managed to do one 30 minute run has softened the blow. It’s just so annoying with only 2 runs to go!
I had been doing the magic plan trying to reach 60 minutes of running. I got to the last week having completed 55 minutes when I ended up on the injury bench for over a month. I was initially gutted but I am ok now. You will get back to running. Think of this as just a blip. 😀
I’m waiting to do my Graduation Run W9 R3 and I’m resting up due to a pulled muscle. So you’re not alone and it really isn’t worth trying to muddle through on a dodgy leg.
Get fit, run safe!
Good luck!
I just saw this message and just wanted to wish you a very speedy recovery. I'm sure you're gutted but that next run won't be going anywhere, it'll still be waiting for you when you think you're ready once again to tackle it 🙂
Ahh thank you, really appreciate that. Currently have my ankle strapped, elevated with ice on it. 🙄
I like Steady Stevve's take on this- take the challenge against the body as an adventure 😬 just make sure you take care of it as other posters have advised and then take it steady getting back to where you were. Good luck, take care and enjoy your running when you can safely get going again 😁
Thank you.
My shout for what its worth is rest it for a couple more days. Properly rest it! Keep off it! Let it heal. You might not do your 2 last runs until next weekend but wgat the heck it doesn't matter when you do them as long as you do them. 🙂
Absolutely. That’s what I do. I can’t run on it at the moment so I’ll just have to be smart and patient.
If this is down to an old established injury it might be worth seeking some expert advice. You might benefit from some special insoles for all your shoes.
Yes. Might need to strap it up when I run in future.
So sorry to read your post, how frustrating 😖
You’ve had lots of great advice on here so I really hope it improves soon and it won’t be too long til you’re graduating.
Thank you!
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