Ankle pain after completing C25K

[EThomas]

Since completing my second consolidation run on Sunday I have been having some discomfort on the inside of my left ankle. It feels like it is bruised as though I have kicked something. The good news is it is not swollen and I have no problems walking. I run on a mixture of surfaces around a country park. I don't think I twisted my ankle as I had no pain while running but I cannot be sure that I didn't step awkwardly. I'm icing my ankle and using Ibuprofen gel and have lovely new shoes. I'm not due to run until Friday so I'll have to see how it goes. I'll delay my run if necessary. Its annoying as I have a week off next week so was planning to run on a few days. Will have to wait and see.

Does anyone have any advice as to exercises I could do to strengthen my ankles?

[linda9389]

Hi. That's annoying! It's promising that there's no pain when walking - whatever it is, you've caught it early.

Oldfloss made a series of posts on here full of useful exercises - starting with the feet, moving up the body! The post on foot and ankle exercises can be found here: healthunlocked.com/strength......

I would also recommend Caroline Jordan's videos on Youtube. She specialises in 'hurt foot' routines and a selection of them are strengthening/rehab videos. There may be something there that you find useful.

Good luck with the exercises, and with consolidation once your ankle feels better🙂

[EThomas in reply to linda9389]

Thank you. I'll take a look.