Quote (AspenSniper @ Oct 9 2013 10:05am)
So I've started running again, but my ankles and lower calves can't handle it. I read that this is typical. I was fine for a week, but now my ankles have that lingering ache after i run. I'm RICEing them (rest, ice, compression, elevation) but that only does so much.
I know I need new shoes, but aside from that, should I just keep running and my ligaments and tendons will eventually catch up and get used to it? Or should I start getting my cardio in some other way? I have an exercise bike and that's about the only exercise equipment I have.
Let me know any suggestions
Thanks!
Edit: Also, my girlfriend ran with me. She's a college basketball player used to sprint running. I run about 2 1/2 miles a day. Her ribs took it BAD the first day and the same the second, so now she won't run with me. How does she prevent this? She's in good shape, 5'3 ~120 pounds and all muscle minus
she can almost outlift me LOL. Serious question, if she has massive boobs could that put stress on her ribs or back while she runs? Cuz they're double d's and she's got a pretty petite build, though muscular and athletic
1. Other than new shoes, the only other thing to do is keep running. Eventually your body will get used to it. The new shoes will greatly help. You should go to a running store, like fit2run and get them to fit you for a proper shoe based on your stride and body mechanics. In time you will notice the pain less and less as your body adapts. To be quite honest, humans were not really meant for long distance running based on our physiology. Short bursts of speed are much better for us.
2. Yes, her bodytype will definitely have more issues with running based on her shape. In addition, if she is used to sprint training, long distance training will initially cause cramping in the ribcage.
The solutions here....
unless you are TRYING to be a long distance runner, or marathon runner, you can try HIIT (2 minute fast walk, 2 minute jog, and 45 second sprint - repeating over and over). Alternatively you can try shuttle runs or even biking/swimming which are much lower impact on the body - but can achieve the same cardio benefits.