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Why do my ankle got very painful during my run on the treadmill , ..

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AncientMumGraduate

Don't know, but mine hurt when I run on the treadmill too. Annoying isn't it!

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GettingFitterGraduate

Could be your shoes, length of stride/length of treadmill. I find the treadmill makes you keep a constant pace and your position doesn't change much so you are probably finding new muscles

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Edithharrison in reply to GettingFitter

Thank you. I might invest into a pair of proper running shoes, after Christmas .

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