26.2 Quest: Ankle - please straighten up!

This week started off to be a week that I was looking forward to. This Saturday was going to be the return of the race that last year put me out of running commission for 8 months. You can see my post just last week for more information and the history of this race for me.

Monday and Tuesday this week were some nice easy runs, and I decided to follow on Wednesday with an 8 miler. Since I will be running the 5k race on Saturday night it gives no time for a long run. If I was running the 5k race in the morning I would probably head back out later in the evening for a long run, but since it is in the evening I want to make sure I am fresh.

My 8 mile run was excellent, I really couldn't ask for a much better run. Each mile was progressively faster than the previous mile and I was just feeling the groove. You can see the details of this run on my training log.

It wasn't till the last 3 tenths of a mile that this run turned horribly wrong. I came down on my right foot and my ankle kinda gave way and started to hurt. The only thing I can think is that I put off replacing my old shoes for way too long and my ankles had started to bother me. I have my new shoes now, and my ankles have been feeling better, but I am afraid they are still a little weak and will take a little time to fully recover.

By the time I got to the office on Wednesday my right ankle was hurting pretty bad. I do have a desk job so I was able to rest it most of the day and by the time I got home it was feeling a lot better. I decided to go ahead and forego the runs I had in the plans for Thursday and Friday to let the ankle strenthen up before my race on Saturday. It is feeling pretty good now.

Do you ever have problems with your ankles? What do you do when you have this type of pain with your ankle? Looking forward to hearing from all my seasoned runners, and even those that are just starting out. Should I wrap it for the race tomorrow night, and if so, how should I do so?

Till next time....

Tim Wilson - blog.262quest.com - subscribe - follow

12 comments:

LindsayJun 12, 2009, 11:16:00 AM
the only ankle problems i've had were from when i 'rolled'/sprained them so i'm afraid i can't be much help. hope resting it at work helped so you can get and run this weekend!
Colin HayesJun 12, 2009, 11:41:00 AM
Sorry to hear about the ankle. All I would suggest would be carefully stretching it and maybe icing it. Aside from the possible injury, it probably did you good to rest a couple of days before the race (unless you were training thru it). Good luck! I'll be anxious to hear how you do!
tfhJun 12, 2009, 2:14:00 PM
Sounds like you've been smart resting it. I bet it'll be fine Saturday, even without the tape. But at some races they have med-type people around, maybe you can find them and ask them to tape you up? Good luck!
AnonymousJun 12, 2009, 3:09:00 PM
The ankle problems I have are usually from my shoes going up too high...can't wait to get new ones! Sorry to hear yours are giving you trouble and I hope your new shoes keep working.
AnonymousJun 12, 2009, 6:58:00 PM
I use to have ankle problems when I played soccer. There really isn't much you can do besides ice. I would do some ankle rolls and stretches to get them loose. Hope your pain goes away. Have fun at the 5k!
MikeJun 13, 2009, 6:11:00 AM
Hope it all comes right for Sunday. Rest and ice would be my guess ... and then lots of flexibility movements on Saturday night and hope for the best in the morning. Have a great race!
ZeroToBostonJun 13, 2009, 9:25:00 AM
Hang in there, Tim. I can't speak to the ankle issue, but, as an injured runner, I feel for you.

I look forward to hearing of your full recovery!

- Dean
www.zerotoboston.com
Tim WilsonJun 13, 2009, 10:40:00 AM
Thank you all for stopping by and the comments and suggestions.

I went out last night for a short run just to test it out and it felt good. It even feels good this morning so I am confident it will do me proud in tonights race.
chris mcpeakeJun 14, 2009, 9:18:00 AM
Tons of ankle jobs. Lots of sprains and broke the ankle once but mostly these injuries were done playing cut sports (hockey, squash). I overpronate badly so the way my foot is turned leaves me open to ankle trouble. All you can do is tape it and rest it. Good luck with it.
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chris mcpeakeMar 16, 2011, 2:52:00 PM
Tons of ankle jobs. Lots of sprains and broke the ankle once but mostly these injuries were done playing cut sports (hockey, squash). I overpronate badly so the way my foot is turned leaves me open to ankle trouble. All you can do is tape it and rest it. Good luck with it.
tfhMar 16, 2011, 2:52:00 PM
Sounds like you've been smart resting it. I bet it'll be fine Saturday, even without the tape. But at some races they have med-type people around, maybe you can find them and ask them to tape you up? Good luck!