How do you decide whether an injury is bad enough not to run?
I'm asking because I did my 1st 10k on Sunday, and since then have had a sore ankle - slightly sore, a bit achey, slightly swollen - ie. nothing serious. I ran on Tuesday morning and it hasn't worsened the symptoms.
So do I just ignore it and keep going - or wait till all symptoms have gone??
Advice please!
Thanks,
Jo.
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Michelle x
The last thing you want to do is rest, we are are own worst enemies. Perhaps it is just me. Hope the gel and/or spray helps.
Mark
Will
I know that ice is readily available and cheap, but trying to tie a bag of ice round your ankle whilst cooking supper or putting the kids to bed isn't easy!
Cheers,
Jo.
In answer to your question about the cooling gel, I use a product called BIOFREEZE and find its iceing properties excellect. I haven't seen it in shops but you can order it from several companies:
JM Sportscare phone 01484687136 is one but I use Physiomed 01457860444 they will probably be able to send you a sachet to try first, it can be bought in a variety of quantities, a 4oz tube cost about £5.
Hope this is of use.
re the minor injury, I ran a 10K 4 weeks ago and haven't run since as while running I felt a tightening in the back of my ankle and calf, it was painful but I felt I had to complete the race. Ended up tearing the soleus muscle and the tendon, so take care. If its just uncomfortable run on if its pain then STOP!