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What could it mean if my ankles and area above my ankles are hurting when running?

Just recently, my ankles and the area around them and just above them but at the front and back of my legs are hurting while I’m running, about 3-4km into my run. It doesn’t hurt enough that I have to stop straight away, but it hurts enough that it makes me have to cut my run short like 2km. I’m really hoping it isn’t shin splints :( Can anybody think of anything else it could be?

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Answer #1

Careful, it may be your shoes and the way you land on your feet as you run! You may be putting too much pressure on it once your foot hits the ground! Be sure to strech everytime - before and after you do your run. Don’t push yourself to hard when it hurts, cause that’ll just cause a strain! Cause it sounds, that your calfs burn! A burn is a good thing cause it means you’re gaining musscle, but if it’s a sharp burn, slow your run into a jog! :)

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Answer #2

you may need shock absorber shoes. Try to run on turf and not concrete, you’ll feel the difference, I used to run track myself.

Answer #3

i know if you where high shoes for to long and then try and exersize it could hurt knees, ankles and so forth. I know coz i wore highboots for months then had terrible knee and leg pain

Answer #4

you could also have stress fractures, i got those during track when i was on my feet alot and using my ancles for a lot of support for my body. all you need to do is rest and ice it if thats it,

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