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    • CommentAuthorFree Membermlkramer2
    • CommentTimeApr 14th 2008
     
    mlkramer2
    I have been running off and on for the last maybe 5 years, but more seriously in the last year or so.  I am now trying to ramp up my distance to do a half-marathon later this year.  On my last couple "long runs" (8 miles), I have experienced sharp pain on the outside of my ankle which starts up about an hour or so after I'm done running and persists for maybe 24hrs.  It doesn't bother me at all while I'm running.  Anybody know what could be causing this?  I wear shoes that are supposedly for over-pronaters (Brooks Addiction) and have always liked them (on my third pair).  I run almost exclusively in neighborhoods, usually on concrete sidewalks, which probably doesn't help, but I don't have a lot of other convenient options.  Any advice would be appreciated.
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    TigerLily817

    I had what sounds like a similar problem last summer when I started running in earnest to get in shape for my wedding (I've also run on and off for quite a few years, and have always considered myself an athlete).  My doctor said then it sounded like it could be the lead-in to a stress fracture, and to stop running until the pain went away, then start up again slowly.  She also suggested running on softer surfaces as much as possible (which I know you said really isn't an option).

    I started running again this January and am planning on doing a half-marathon in June; I haven't had the same problem resurface, but I have been sticking pretty rigidly to my training schedule of running four days a week.  I also try to make sure one of those runs is on the local high school track, which is much easier on the joints than concrete.  What I think might have made the biggest difference is that I have added strength training to my regimen (every day I try to do some type of strength training, with at least three a week being lower body--lunges, squates, plies, kickboxing, that type thing).

    Good luck!

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    warrensmith

    Check your shoes for wear.  Even with a support shoe, the outsole will wear quickly, and thus produces a non-level running platform.  I always try to cycle several pairs of shoes at various stages of wear (not worn out) so that you never have to make a sudden drastic change of mechanics when you move to a new pair.  This allows the feet and ankles (and knees) to avoid over use and over compensation due to changes.

    If you have a pair of shoes you really like, buy several pair (if possible) and as one pair starts to wear out, start breaking in the new pair, but alternate which ones you wear daily.  Then when the old pair are ready for the trash, the new ones are broken in, and you start breaking in another pair. 

     Hope this helps.

    • CommentAuthorFree MemberKDogg
    • CommentTimeApr 16th 2008
     
    KDogg

    a Brooks Addiction is a REALLY strong shoe, my guess is that you don't need that much correction. I would recommend going to a running store and having them tell you which shoe would work best for your gait.

    If you wear a shoe that corrects you too much, it pushes you off to the outside of your foot when you run. If you want to know how much that hurts your ankle, try walking around your house barefoot walking on the outside of your foot only and you will see what I mean. 

     

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