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My ankles hurt from track training

awesome and minty! Asked by cuddlebugluvshugs about 1 year ago, 4 answers.

I just started Athletics and I am training for TRACK! And I run and run and run, but now when I just run to play tag and stuff outside just in regular day time, my muscles and my ankles hurt so much that I don't want to run anymore. How can I make this...

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The Cow God Answered by thecowgod on Sep 18, 2008, 02:04PM
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I used to coach track and field. And like the others had said, it could simply be joint problems. However, you should be wearing track cleats when you run on the track. Never push your muscles to the limit when running. When start to feel a slight pain, you've done too much. I used to have a lot of kids and teens who would do this, and end up not being able to compete. Just remember, that when it comes to the sprint portion of your training, that should be the only time your running at top speed. Mind you at top speed for ONLY the 100meter dash. Every other sprint you need to regulate your speed, mainly for endurance purposes.

I'm not sure what technique your coach is teaching you, but it does need to be the right one. Remember that the proper technique for running, is keeping your back straight. Arms extended for full swing, this gives you momentum. Then remember to raise your knees, for full extension during the run. And ALWAYS run on your toes. Too many injuries occur with shin splints, anckle twist, and back and knee injuries from those who do not do the proper technique.

For 100m, hold your breath from beginning to end, this will allow for less energy to be used up during the sprint. Yes, you will be quite winded at the end. For long distance, breath through your gut. That will allow you to run longer with less endurance loss.

Last thing, do not forget to do a cool down after running. Walk, stretch, whatever. But don't just sit down, and NEVER lay down, after the run. One of my guys did that, and ended throwing up all over himself and the track.

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Shark Atack Answered by funadvice on Sep 18, 2008, 09:08AM
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You should try not to run as much, usually you feel fine throughout running and your muscles don't ache but the next day is when you start to feel it. This is what its like for me so I like to put my feet up and relax for a while.

Whiteboard portrate Answered by filletofspam on Sep 18, 2008, 09:09AM
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Talk to your coach. You may need different shoes or there could be some problem with your running form that is leading to your injury. In general you shouldn't train through pain. It could just be a mater of conditioning but it also might be irreversible damage you are doing to your joints. Seek your coach's guidance.

Loki Monster Answered by acidburn987 on Sep 18, 2008, 09:11AM
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well it's normal for your muscles to hurt after ardous training but your ankles hurting means you place your feet wrong when you run, but most likely that you're not wearing the right shoes.
uneven length of your legs can contribute to the pain (eveyone has one leg that's shorter than another) or spinal/back problems as well. joint problems, you name it.
that's why you always go to a doctor to do testing before starting ANY sport, to make sure you don't injure your self permanently or serioisly.

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