I have an ankle problem which I feel stupid asking about but here goes!
My left leg must hate my right because when I ran yesterdayI kept kicking my right ankle and over 9 miles Xcountry I really gave it some grief. The right seems to want to retaliate but is less accurate, (seen from muddy marks on socks but no pain)I have to really concentrate to avoid it which is taking some of the fun out of running not to mention the pain and blood loss.
This all started a couple of weeks ago and it's silly I know but anybody any ideas why I am doing this all of a sudden?
Cheers CN
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Lisa
I tend to be a bit of an on-off runner, and generally find it a problem when I restart running (have a scab right now!). It seems to be that I "flick" my foot as I run. Once I get stronger, I just seem to run more smoothly and I don't seem to do it. Either that or the skin toughens up, though I don't think it's that.
Some trainers are wider than others, so if you've changed shoes recently that may explain it, or some off roaders seem to have sticky out bits there to increase grip.
Sprains can be really bad. I'd take it really easy getting back into training. Try to find a smooth off road surface to run on which will reduce impact stress - some grassy parkland would be ideal. You should also make sure you do some stretches to ensure you don't lose mobility in the joint. When I had another bad ankle sprain more recently my physio also had me doing stuff on a wobble board to get the proprioreceptors? working again and build muscle strength. You can buy them or make your own - various websites tell you how.
Been to the doc about this, went to hospital originally and they all tell me theer is no damage apart from bruising.
Hi,
New to the forums, and glad to see other people kick themselves while running. I used to do it when walking as well, tho' don't seem to do it now. I'm a bit of an on-off runner, but finally signed up to something serious (Rotterdam Marathon) so will see if it gets any better as I carry on.
HB