My ankles hurt

Could it be the shoes? How old are they?

Hi, you could be overdoing it. Have a weeks rest and do something else if you can, cycling, swimming, skating, anything that moves the ankle but doesn't put too much stress on it. Then set yourself back a week or 2 on the training schedule rather than start where you left off. Make sure you are warming up adequately before you start running. For instance I walk 10 mins down my road before i start running to make sure my joints are properly warmed up, near the end of the road do some (i've forgotten the word!) 'moving' stretches: straight leg kicks, heel to bum, knee to chest, arm swings, torso twists, hips rotations (like using a hula hoop) and doing that with my knees as well and ankle rolls. Then i start running. I also do a good 20 mins or more of yoga when i'm finished running. If you're not sure what you need to stretch or how to do anything youtube runner's yoga, or any similar phrase and it should bring up some really good vids to try, and there's usually a good choice of timings from 5mins to a full hour to pick from. Once you know what works for you you can just do those moves/stretches.

You may also want to consider going to a chiropracter to make sure you're ankles aren't being affected by an issue elsewhere (i have a bad knee stemming from a bad back, and i also have super tight calves). A chiro will find the issue and give you exercises to do to combat/improve your ankle strength/mobility.

Shoe wise, it's possible your trainers aren't any use for you for running. Did you check what sort of feet you have, high arch or fallen arch, anything inbetween, if you're trainers aren't right for your feet they may be causing issues. google: 'runner's world take the wet test'
Trainers don't have to be expensive, as long as they support you where they are supposed to. you can spend£30 and get a good pair of trainers.

I hope that helps. good luck.

Another possibility is lack of ankle flexibility.

A couple of thoughts:

1. Are you stretching before and after your running sessions? I starting running and hurt myself the first time around, but the second time I started I made sure to stretch. Before and after. Made all the difference.
2. Are you taking days off between running sessions? You can overtrain, you need to rest. Do not run on back to back days. You can lift weights or bike ride or swim or crochet or whatever, but don't run.
3. Do you have the right running shoes? I did C25K earlier this year, and about 4 weeks in I rewarded myself with a trip to the running store to get fitted for proper running shoes. Turns out I have a slight pronation and needed good shoes. They were no more expensive than any other cross-trainer/running shoe at the sporting goods store. I actually got mine 25% off (last years model).
4. Are you over-striding? Smaller, quicker steps are better than long, heavy strides. Puts a lot of pressure on your joints, too. Shorten up for better form and less stress.

Just a few ideas. I've been there, my issue was my knee and my IT bands. Stretching was my biggest cure for my ailments.

Don't give up, you just have to learn how to manage what works (and what doesn't) for you. Running is awesome, you'll love it!

Good luck!