Ankle rest required, grrrrrrr

Well I think entering my first race may have jinxed me!

Went running yesterday morning (B210K W2R3) and my thigh felt a bit funny and during the interval walks I felt a little wobbly and now i have a sore right ankle on the inside of the leg, hurts if you press just above the nobberly bit (I think that makes sense), which is playing my knee up slightly. I can only assume one thing has affected how i run, which has set everything else off. Poor me

I can only assume that I've upped by Ks too quickly. Anyway I hate to say it, but I've got to rest up, I was so looking forward to a couple of runs this week, especially one in my home town when visiting the folks and exploring old roads and memories - although it maybe better by the weekend -fingers crossed. Then it will only be a week until the race, gulp!!

May try a swim on Thursday.

Never mind, hopefully it won't be too long any advice greatly received.

[DeliaItaly Graduate]

Oh no Phil, you must feel so disappoined! Last time it was your knees and now your ankle. Apart from ice, feet up high and rest, I reckon you should try and see a doctor who is a sports' specialist e.g.

sportsdoc.org.uk/

I lost my kneecap in my mispent youth and have a metal support in my leg, so I see a sports' specialist regularly. In Italy it's private, but I think it's worth it as they give you exercises to do and sometimes electro-stimulation (sounds awful but it's OK) as well as massage.

Sorry you can't run round your home town this time, but next time around you'll be better Chin up Phil and very Good luck, Delia

[Hidden in reply to DeliaItaly]

Thanks, on the whole I'm fine, I now know that even if I have a few weeks out (I'm still hoping It will be a lot less) I know I will run again I love it too much.

Also I've entered a 10k in Manchester in May 2013 (one of the great north runs) so there's something to aim / look forward to.

greatrun.org/events/event.a...

Thanks for the info, I'm thinking about waiting a week to see how it feels, then possible GP or a sport physio visit.

[Gridlet Graduate]

So sorry to hear this Phil! My doctor just recommends rest and ibuprofen, I think he's only interested in me be able to walk, which I can, so not much joy there! You're doctor may be more sympathetic.

There is a Sports physio which I've been contemplating, on Whitegate Drive in Blackpool. They charge £50 for a consultation though!

Fingers crossed for you, hope its ok.

[Hidden in reply to Gridlet]

Thanks gridlet, the GP I saw with my knees was quite supportive (even if he tried to talk me out of running, in favour of swimming and cross training) so I would consider going to see him again, otherwise I might check out the clinic you mention or a more local option.

Gonna see what a week brings first and a bit of RICE

[Hidden in reply to Gridlet]

If you do go and see them, please let me know If they are any good will you?

[Gridlet Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Yes, I will. They come with recommendation from a seasoned runner who I work with.

[Hidden in reply to Gridlet]

Good to know, thanks

[Burstcouch Graduate]

Hi, my ankle injury to ok 4 weeks to get back to normal and I had pain exactly where you described. Hope yours heals quicker.

[Hidden in reply to Burstcouch]

That's sounds good, although I think I was hoping for a week but four week doesn't sound too bad.

[Devanski Graduate]

I hope you get better soon but please please rest enough and don't run if it's painful.

[Hidden in reply to Devanski]

I will, went to an NHS drop in centre today, maybe better in a week, but I'm going to wait until no twinges + 2 days

[Devanski Graduate]

Do you think you need to see sports physio before you run?? just a suggestion

[Hidden in reply to Devanski]

Probably, but will have to wait and see if I do - you know what it's like, us runners are good at giving advice, but really bad at following it even our own advice. Thanks