running injury

harl · June 1st, 2006, 11:45 PM

I'm 45 and have been running for the past 3 months. I just noticed pain and swelling on the inside of my foot just above the ankle. I ran on it today It doesn't seem to hurt any more than it did, any Ideas. Should I keep running or rest it,
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**g_samsa** · June 2nd, 2006, 09:39 AM

I'm moving in a week so I don't have any of my running injury books available (been packed) to tell you anything inteligent. However, I think we can assume that running on it is a bad idea. The swelling that happens is your body trying to protect whatever ligament, tendon, muscle, or bone that is injured. It's your bodies natural pillow. You may not be feeling anything now because your body is working to heal and protect itself. At some point though you will take one extra step and your body is going to scream, "what the hell, dude? I've been trying to fix stuff here and you keep messing with it."

Bottom line. Rest

**bbabb22** · June 3rd, 2006, 01:32 AM

sounds like shin splints or and imbalance of muscle strength. Give it a rest for a couple weeks. Lots of ice(15 mins at a time). After two weeks start with calf raises and reverse calf raises. then get some ancle weights strapped to ur feet and if u have a recliner sit down turn on a nice game and with ur feet off the end of the foot rest bring you toes towards you. You should feel the burn in the front of ur leg by the calf. Ice after you do these exercises. This should help. Good Luck

eljamis · July 26th, 2006, 09:28 PM

dont run with an injury or even a suspicion of an injury. Have your leg looked at, give it some rest and then start over....

**homeydogg** · July 30th, 2006, 07:25 PM

Have you been running in the same shoes for three months?
If so, check the soles, if you notice uneven wear, you may have discovered your source of problem.

I'm 44, and run ~50 miles/week.
I get about 10 weeks out of a pair of shoes.

Your wear & tear will depend on your stride, weight, mileage, surface, shoes, weather etc.

To remember when I start a new pair, I write the date on the side of the shoe with a Sharpie.

Oh yeah, and rest it before starting up.

**g_samsa** · August 3rd, 2006, 04:33 PM

speaking of how to determin how many miles your shoes have on them, Coolrunning has an online running log that is free and that will keep track of the miles on your shoes for you. You just put which shoes you wore each time you list mileage and the log keeps track of it for you. It's a good tool and it's free. give it a try.

axmaxl · August 8th, 2006, 08:02 AM

For a long time I underestimated the shoe problem, but like others already mentioned you should definitly consider buying a new pair of shoes at least every six months. That at least makes sure that the damping is fine. The quality of the shoe is another issue.

In addition many problems might also occur because of your back. Just running and nothing else is not particulary good in the long term - at least not for everyone. For example I have to do daily exercises for my back to strengthen it.

In any case - if the problem remains or comes back after a 2-4 week break - I would consider visiting a sports doctor.

EDITED:
Another good idea would be to have two pair of shoes (of different make) so that the your feet do not get customized to one shoe.