Frustration with my Running

[leeegglestone]

Ive just started running to get fit recently.

Heres some background info, im 22/m and have been back from a month around the world for about 6weeks, while i was away i did hours and hours of walking everyday, in australia i did 3hr walks in ayers rock region in 40degrees heat and didnt have any problems.

Last thursday i decided i try running again, the route in total is 3miles. At first i go downhill which then eases off to level terrain and then a very gradual incline before i get to the Roundabout and back the way I came.
I managed to get to the half way point without stopping and kept a steady pace. I stopped a few times afterwards. After the route started its gradual incline and then on after i had real trouble with my right ankle mostly. It goes very stiff and painful all around, and also just above the back of my ankles, if i stop running and walk it is very stiff and the pain is worse than when actual running. Ive had this pain in the past and its the only element that bothers me, I was hoping to take up running regularly to get fit but i have been hit with this problem.

I should probably say that around 7years ago i was playing indoor 5aside football(soccer depending on where u are lol) where i over stretched and went over on my right ankle all the way (immediatley after i had to take a penalty, obviously i missed) Later it got very swollen n black bruises and was weeks before it started getting better, on two occassions i managed to go over on it again while healing which probs didnt make it better. I never consulted a doctor to my annoyance now. im no doctor but think it was the ligaments

Anyway after my run last week my legs ached for days and it wasnt until 4days later i decided to go again, after they felt alot better.

I tried the same route today and got less than half way and had to stop, the pain in the ankle was there and also both my lower calfs were very tight and painful, i presume i hadnt let them rest enough and thats probably whats caused the trouble(calfs). Im thinking thats probably a minor problem at the moment, but my ankle trouble isnt.

Can anyone advise me on whats the problem? any exercises i should do, or if anyone else has experiences similar affects?

thanks

Lee

 

[rugbyboy_15]

I can't help you with your ankle, you should see a physio about it. But your running and feeling pain a few days after your run is another question. what you should try to after a day when you have been for a run and feel stiff ore sore is to do an active recovery, this could be 10 mins of light jogging or some swimming or cycling, anythign that will get your body warm, Then do some long streches, hold each for at least 20 secs. Did you strech after your run? or cool down? These could have contributed to the pain you felt in your muscles. Your calfs may be sore because they are not strong enough to carry your weight. How much do you weigh? Do some standing calf raises after your runs to help with this. and strech! Did you strech during your run to? It may help you if instead of running and walking when you feel tired, to stop completely, do some streches and then get going again.
Good luck, and see a physio.