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drywall_painter
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My story - As a younger person (high school age) I liked to run, I stopped when I was 19 or so then picked it back up in my mid twenties for a few years. About 5 years ago tried to get back to it and thought I was gonna die, So , last December I started again and was doing well, in May of this year I was up to 2 miles a day. Then on mothers day weekend I tripped and fell down half a flight of stairs and tore ligament (high ankle sprain). I have only been able to do 5 - 10 one minute intervals for the last 3 weeks. I'm not a major hardcore runner,at least not yet< but I love the feeling when I run. So my goal is to get back to it and hopefully run some 5K's next year, even if I have to wait until the 2016 Turkey Trot I'd be happy, not wanting to rush and injure myself again.
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drywall_painter wrote: »My story - As a younger person (high school age) I liked to run, I stopped when I was 19 or so then picked it back up in my mid twenties for a few years. About 5 years ago tried to get back to it and thought I was gonna die, So , last December I started again and was doing well, in May of this year I was up to 2 miles a day. Then on mothers day weekend I tripped and fell down half a flight of stairs and tore ligament (high ankle sprain). I have only been able to do 5 - 10 one minute intervals for the last 3 weeks. I'm not a major hardcore runner,at least not yet< but I love the feeling when I run. So my goal is to get back to it and hopefully run some 5K's next year, even if I have to wait until the 2016 Turkey Trot I'd be happy, not wanting to rush and injure myself again.
It is always good to have a goal, and especially if you love it. Welcome, and lets work on getting you to those 5K's.0 -
Definitely be careful with your ankle. Have you done any physiotherapy/balance-proprioceptive training to increase the strength and stability of your ankle post-injury? Also ensure you have proper running shoes for your foot type (stability vs. motion control vs. cushioned) and if needed orthotics to accommodate/support any biomechanical issues. I tore my posterior tibialis ligament and plantar fascia from running, took months to recover. Incorporating orthotics with some medial longitudinal arch support and shoes that accommodated my high arches and tendency to supinate made a world of difference. (as well as daily strengthening and stretching exercises for my foot, ankle, calf, hamstrings, hip flexors, adductors... it's all linked!).0
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I've been though physical therapy and have exercises I do at the gym. I tried going to a chiropractor too. I also have back, hip & calf pain on the same side as the ankle injury. If it still hurts next May I'm going back to the doctor.0
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drywall_painter wrote: »I've been though physical therapy and have exercises I do at the gym. I tried going to a chiropractor too. I also have back, hip & calf pain on the same side as the ankle injury. If it still hurts next May I'm going back to the doctor.
Speaking as someone who has been through foot and ankle injuries, my advice would be to run slower than you can. Some of this stuff will heal up if you keep things easy, but will never heal if you keep irritating it by running hard.0 -
New member here, too.
I'm not a hard-core runner. I started running only a couple of years ago and try to get out three times a week. I tend to run 5K, sometimes as much as 8K. I enjoy it but will never be a marathon runner.
DrywallPainter, take it slow and pay attention to your ankle. Make sure it heals right. Your running will take off.0
