Sore ankle

[CressidaB]

Fear I overdid the adventure a bit on Monday with my cross country extravaganza as my ankle has been a bit painful since so I've been walking but not running. Being inexperienced I'm not sure what I did but I do remember landing very heavily on that foot as I dodged and dived, so I'm thinking a slight sprain. It's been a little swollen. It's not that bad but am worried about risking further injury if I try running on it when it's not right, especially as my body is not used to running. It is getting better. Not happy about me running being on hold though. Lesson learned. 🙃

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Ankles can take a long time to heal because of relatively poor blood supply. Once pain free, cycling can improve blood flow and repair by keeping the joint mobile without impact.

[CressidaB Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks for advice Iannoda. Hoping I can run tomorrow but won't if its not right.

[nowster Graduate in reply to CressidaB]

Be very very careful. Stop if there's the slightest twinge. I didn't, and it was a month (and two physio visits) before I could start running again.

You should be pain free (without the use of painkillers). If in any doubt at all, don't run but rest it instead.

[CressidaB Graduate in reply to nowster]

Thanks nowster. Ishall heed your advice. So sorry you had all that trouble. Hope all OK now. Thanks

[CressidaB Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Is it ok to go for walks? I've been doing 20min quite fast walks in my park. Thanks

[MaCherie112 Graduate]

Oh no sorry to hear that hun! I think I’m developing runners knees had to rest for a few days too! Might ask for some advice on here, hope you heal up soon!

[CressidaB Graduate in reply to MaCherie112]

Thanks for your kind words MaCherie. Sorry to hear you've had some trouble too. It's annoying isn't it. Hope all gets better for you very soon. 😊

[BaddieThePirate Graduate]

You’re doing the right thing to rest it until it’s mended. Don’t worry, you’ll be back to your running soon enough.

[CressidaB Graduate in reply to BaddieThePirate]

Thanks Baddie 😊

[Sulley101 Graduate]

Sorry to hear your adventurous run has hurt your ankle. Take it easy and look after it! 😀

[CressidaB Graduate in reply to Sulley101]

Thanks Couchpotato, I'll try 😊