Those you run I have a question

Ceithlenn
on 10/8/13 12:58 pm - WI
RNY on 08/28/13

I am slowly starting to run but find that my right ankle hurts sometimes. Did anyone have issues with this when you first started running and if so what did you do to help you through it. Also do you wear compression socks, would this possible help me until I get stronger?

 

Thank you

Heather

                            
Member Services
on 10/8/13 2:03 pm - Irvine, CA

Here is a link to some threads that you may find helpful. Read what other members are saying.  

http://www.obesityhelp.com/search/action,search_oh/?q=runnin g+for+beginers&cx=000946886326336472648%3Ae-vpeg4uyxw&cof=FO RID%3A9

Congratulations on your dedication and hard work.

Best wishes.

 

 

Day_dream_believer
on 10/8/13 10:42 pm

Try an ankle brace to help your ankles.  Also, make sure you are wearing good running shoes.  I was fitted for my at a local running store.  It is well worth the money.  I have never worn compression socks. 

        
Ceithlenn
on 10/9/13 9:35 am - WI
RNY on 08/28/13

Thank you. I am planning on going this weekend to get fitted as I do believe my shoes are the problem. I didn't realize I should go get fitted so I just bought some really nice/cute asics at the shoe store because the guy said they were great for running. Lessoned learned. 

                            
christinalee
on 10/9/13 1:13 am, edited 10/9/13 1:13 am - At Home in, NH

Like Day Dream Believer said, a good pair of running shoes is critical to not only running, but running without injury.  Because you only have one ankle that hurts, it leads me to believe that its your shoes (one being worn out more than the other).  I've never worn compression socks, don't actually think that will help stablize a weak ankle.  What WILL help is to strengthen your ankles.  Here are two exercises that will help:

Get any kind of balance board/disk/roller, and balance on it one leg at a time.  The unsteadyness of the board/disk/roller not only helps you develop a strong core, but the shear fact of balancing on one leg at a time will also increase your ankle's stability.

Sit, cross one leg over the other and write the alphabet with the big toe of the leg that is crossed over (cursive of course).  Then switch legs and write the alphabet with the other toe.

Here's a link to at home exercises you can also do to build ankle strength:  http://www.wikihow.com/Strengthen-Your-Ankles

Kudos to you on beginning a running program!  Get a great pair of running shoes, increase your time running very slowly, increase your distance very slowly, and be sure to stretch completely after each exercise session.

 

"Just keep swimming." ~ Dorrie
  

Ceithlenn
on 10/9/13 11:32 am - WI
RNY on 08/28/13

Thank you so much! I will definitely do that. 

                            
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