Is this normal running pain?

PANZERIA
PANZERIA Posts: 471 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
So last night I went for a run...and the pain just above my ankles was EXCRUCIATING!!!!!!! It was muscular and not bone, but still...it hurt SO BAD!!!!!!!!!!!!! Is this a normal pain when running outside on pavement?

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  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    Excruciating pain is never normal. Even my stress fracture on my fibula wasn't that bad. Please get it checked.
  • MereBear1985
    MereBear1985 Posts: 36 Member
    Running shouldn't hurt you. Please get it checked out as the pp said. Also, sometimes when it hurts when running means you may not have correct form, you could look into that as well. Hope you get to the bottom of the pain soon!
  • workout_junkee
    workout_junkee Posts: 473 Member
    I agree it is not normal. I would get it checked out before running anymore. You do not want to make it worse.
  • lizard053
    lizard053 Posts: 2,344 Member
    Get your ankle checked out! Severe pain isn't normal.

    Once you get the go ahead from a doctor, you might want to check out Chi Running. It's a decent book and the form tips are really useful!
  • tabbydog
    tabbydog Posts: 4,925 Member
    Slight aches and pains are normal, such as stiffness that goes away as you warm up. Any kind of severe pain is not. If it is bad enough that it changes your gait (i.e. you limp) and it doesn't get better within a few minutes of starting your run, or if it gets worse as you run, stop running and rest for a couple of days. If it isn't better in a couple of days, see your doctor.
  • My1985Freckles
    My1985Freckles Posts: 1,039 Member
    Excruciating Shin Splints! Yep, I've had those. I'm new to running and I've had a few workouts that have left me crying in the shower afterwards because my shins ache so bad. I've been told it will go away once my muscles grow stronger. For now, I just walk more than I run :-)
  • hbrittingham
    hbrittingham Posts: 2,518 Member
    Excruciating Shin Splints! Yep, I've had those. I'm new to running and I've had a few workouts that have left me crying in the shower afterwards because my shins ache so bad. I've been told it will go away once my muscles grow stronger. For now, I just walk more than I run :-)
    You really shouldn't be running if it's causing you so much pain you cry!
  • Alanakrahenbil
    Alanakrahenbil Posts: 811 Member
    I am new to running and have never had pain in my legs(other then the my legs are tired from running for 25 minutes pain.lol) but I do get a bad pain in my right rib. Does anyone else get this or know what it is?

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