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Niggles - when to run when to stop

emmab0902
emmab0902 Posts: 2,338 Member
edited February 6 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi everyone

I have a few mild niggles at the moment probably due to getting back into running. The funny thing is its not really sore while running more the next day around the inner ankle bone. Is this something that can be run through or do I have to hang up my shoes for a few days and maybe get on the bike instead??

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  • _Zardoz_
    _Zardoz_ Posts: 3,987 Member
    Only you can really judge how bad it is and if its worth continuing to run on or you need to rest it.
  • Nicolee_2014
    Nicolee_2014 Posts: 1,572 Member
    Get it checked out, you don't want to cause long term damage.
  • doylenic
    doylenic Posts: 31
    Hey

    have you been fitted for your trainers or did you just buy them yourself in a sports shop??

    I would say deff get it checked also go to a running shop to get properly fitted as you could have a arch variance that's putting undue pressure on your ankle
  • Springfield1970
    Springfield1970 Posts: 1,945 Member
    If in doubt-rest. Also, in my experience, if you're on a deficit, running always seems to cause me niggles and injuries. Keep it aerobic/easy, and maybe swim fast instead? When you're on maintenance (and high nutrient foods) then you can push it more. Get properly analyzed at a sports shop too, it's only a few bucks...
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    The general rule I like to follow is that if it's enough to be of concern it's enough to require some type of treatment, even if it's only a day of rest and ice.

    All runners have occasional aches and pains and it takes a while to be able to differentiate which ones are more serious.

    Have you been increasing your training volume significantly? You may just need to dial it back a little to allow your body time to adapt.
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