Sore Ankle?

officiallymrswhite
officiallymrswhite Posts: 423 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
So, I have recently started running 2-4 miles daily. I have started to notice that one of my ankles feels sore on the front side alongside the bone. It does not hurt when I am running and is only sore when I touch it. Is it normal? Should I run less? Buy new sneakers? I know I have not twisted or hurt my ankle (at least not that I am aware of). Thanks!

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  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,512 Spam Moderator
    Find out if you under or overpronate in your gait. Go to a running store and have it assessed.
  • BerryH
    BerryH Posts: 4,698 Member
    If it's the front of the ankle rather than the joint, it might be that you're heel-landing and lifting your toes up too much. This will either get better with time or you might want to look at mid-foot landing. The latter is what worked for me.

    Also, if you're running every day, you might want to take a couple of days off a week, or swap to another activity on those days.
  • officiallymrswhite
    officiallymrswhite Posts: 423 Member
    Find out if you under or overpronate in your gait. Go to a running store and have it assessed.

    I have heard of that...but could you explain what that means? Also, if I go to a running store to get assessed...is it $$? I am new to running so I feel kinda lost with this stuff! Thanks!
  • murf19
    murf19 Posts: 453 Member
    Try pointing and flexing as well as stretching your feet and ankles. Little circles etc...
  • BerryH
    BerryH Posts: 4,698 Member
    Another stretch to try - kneel on the floor on top of your feet with the top of your foot flat on the floor. If you need to stretch further, lean your upper body back.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,512 Spam Moderator


    I have heard of that...but could you explain what that means? Also, if I go to a running store to get assessed...is it $$? I am new to running so I feel kinda lost with this stuff! Thanks!
    You "land" your foot down with your heel inverting or pronating. Since your gait can affect muscle used, either one or the other is can be putting excess stress on areas on your foot and ankle that irritate it. Having shoes that compensate will reduce the stress on those areas.
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