Pain while running?

jessig77
jessig77 Posts: 5 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Hello,

I recently started working out again and I've noticed that running on the treadmill causes me pain in both my calves and my ankle tendons. I went to a running specialist store and they had me run on the treadmill so they could record me. They said there was nothing wrong with my gait, but that I was wearing the wrong type of shoe (I had on a balanced shoe). They said I was a neutral runner and had me switch to a neutral shoe, which helped with the pain at first. However, the longer I run the more pain I still experience. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to ease this pain? Should I go back to the running store? Thanks!

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  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    my suggestion would be to slow down and do less (i'm guessing)
    you didn't say how often, how fast, and on what you run but typically beginners start out too fast and start with too much.

    you should also be warming up before and stretching after. and possible rolling the calves. if you are getting tendinitis, it is best to apply RICE as running thru it can lead to further injury.
  • Cherimoose
    Cherimoose Posts: 5,208 Member
    Try this calf stretch for 30 seconds every 2 hours, and before running too.
    https://youtube.com/watch?v=CkgkmbXz8Mo
    Post an update in a few days.

    Is the ankle pain on the inside or outside of your ankles?
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    do not do static stretches before warming up
  • Panini911
    Panini911 Posts: 2,325 Member
    yeah as someone that ran too much and is now unable to run (not quite a week and already going nuts)...likely you are just pushing too much too fast.

    How long have you been running now, how long and how fast are you running? yes good shoes are important but beyond that you need to slowly get the muscles and body used to running. build yourself slowly overtime.

    and STRETCH STRETCH STRETCH!
  • MeanderingMammal
    MeanderingMammal Posts: 7,865 Member
    jessig77 wrote: »
    Hello,

    I recently started working out again and I've noticed that running on the treadmill causes me pain in both my calves and my ankle tendons. I went to a running specialist store and they had me run on the treadmill so they could record me. They said there was nothing wrong with my gait, but that I was wearing the wrong type of shoe (I had on a balanced shoe). They said I was a neutral runner and had me switch to a neutral shoe, which helped with the pain at first. However, the longer I run the more pain I still experience. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to ease this pain? Should I go back to the running store? Thanks!

    How much and how frequently are you running, and how does that compare with what you've been doing before now?
  • jessig77
    jessig77 Posts: 5 Member
    mbaker566 wrote: »
    my suggestion would be to slow down and do less (i'm guessing)
    you didn't say how often, how fast, and on what you run but typically beginners start out too fast and start with too much.

    you should also be warming up before and stretching after. and possible rolling the calves. if you are getting tendinitis, it is best to apply RICE as running thru it can lead to further injury.

    Thank you for the advice! I'm running on a treadmill and doing interval training (walking 2min, running 1min for 21 min). I'm walking at 2.0mph and then running at 4.0mph so I might be going too fast. I'm also not warming up or stretching after so that is probably a huge factor as well haha
  • jessig77
    jessig77 Posts: 5 Member
    Cherimoose wrote: »
    Try this calf stretch for 30 seconds every 2 hours, and before running too.
    https://youtube.com/watch?v=CkgkmbXz8Mo
    Post an update in a few days.

    Is the ankle pain on the inside or outside of your ankles?

    Thank you for the video! I guess the inside? It just feels like my tendon is super strained.
  • jessig77
    jessig77 Posts: 5 Member
    Panini911 wrote: »
    yeah as someone that ran too much and is now unable to run (not quite a week and already going nuts)...likely you are just pushing too much too fast.

    How long have you been running now, how long and how fast are you running? yes good shoes are important but beyond that you need to slowly get the muscles and body used to running. build yourself slowly overtime.

    and STRETCH STRETCH STRETCH!

    I agree with you, I think I'm definitely pushing myself too hard. It's only my first day back at running after taking nearly a month off, and I am running at 4.0mph in intervals. So it's only a minute or two of running but I can feel the pain right away. Thank you for the advice! I will definitely stretch more and ease into my workout.
  • spiriteagle99
    spiriteagle99 Posts: 3,808 Member
    Try walking for 5 minutes before starting your running. Walk afterwards as well. You might try C25k to build up gradually. Did you get good running shoes? The wrong ones or old worn out shoes can cause injury.
  • Panini911
    Panini911 Posts: 2,325 Member
    spiriteagle99 wrote: »
    Try walking for 5 minutes before starting your running. Walk afterwards as well. You might try C25k to build up gradually. Did you get good running shoes? The wrong ones or old worn out shoes can cause injury.

    x100 i'd find a c25k program to follow
    stretch and do a good 10minute walk beforehand. stretch after!
  • jondspen
    jondspen Posts: 253 Member
    A month off isn't starting from scratch...but it isn't far from it for some people. I did 6 yrs in the Marine Corps, running at least 3 miles - 3 times a week. Now my ankles, knees, and back give me problems when I run. Some days are better than others, but I really have to warm up, stretch, and really concentrate on good form and pacing.

    Shoes do make a lot of difference, but if you just got new ones that are quality, it may be you just need to cut back some on the intensity as well as incorporate warm up and stretching into your pre/post routine. At 47 and with my problems, if I don't warm up before or stretch after, I can almost always guarantee that I will be hurting for the next day or 3.
  • jessig77
    jessig77 Posts: 5 Member
    jondspen wrote: »
    A month off isn't starting from scratch...but it isn't far from it for some people. I did 6 yrs in the Marine Corps, running at least 3 miles - 3 times a week. Now my ankles, knees, and back give me problems when I run. Some days are better than others, but I really have to warm up, stretch, and really concentrate on good form and pacing.

    Shoes do make a lot of difference, but if you just got new ones that are quality, it may be you just need to cut back some on the intensity as well as incorporate warm up and stretching into your pre/post routine. At 47 and with my problems, if I don't warm up before or stretch after, I can almost always guarantee that I will be hurting for the next day or 3.

    I appreciate the advice!
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