I have just completed week 3 but my ankles have swollen up!

[goldenoldie]

I have just completed week 3 but my ankles have swollen up! I know I need new trainers but how long do I need to rest before I run again? I'm hooked now and don't want to stop!

[didntrunthat Graduate]

I have to say I haven't heard this one before!

Are they just swollen or are there any other symptoms? I would always relate a swollen joint to an injury, but you haven't said you are in any pain...

I did find this that says that running with new shoes can cause swollen ankles...

buzzle.com/articles/swollen...

How is the swelling today?

[goldenoldie Graduate in reply to didntrunthat]

Swelling slowly going down, having taken anti-inflammatories. I haven't run since Monday either so rest is helping. Hoping to run again on Saturday with new running shoes!

[hacw]

Did you manage to get out a do a run? How did you get on?