Well as you can see after cardio (running) my ankles are quite sore the next day…any ideas on what I can do? I’m not hugely overweight (195 5’11", 12-15%bf) and I can’t afford orthotics…I only run for 15 mintues, and walk on an incline for 30…wtf?
[quote]X-Factor wrote:
Well as you can see after cardio (running) my ankles are quite sore the next day…any ideas on what I can do? I’m not hugely overweight (195 5’11", 12-15%bf) and I can’t afford orthotics…I only run for 15 mintues, and walk on an incline for 30…wtf?[/quote]
Stop running.
Try icing the ankles after running. Also, it may help if you did some strength work for you ankles with some bands.
Better than a sore belly button after sex!
Try no incline and see if that helps.
[quote]Professor X wrote:
X-Factor wrote:
Well as you can see after cardio (running) my ankles are quite sore the next day…any ideas on what I can do? I’m not hugely overweight (195 5’11", 12-15%bf) and I can’t afford orthotics…I only run for 15 mintues, and walk on an incline for 30…wtf?
Stop running. [/quote]
Any other suggestions for cardio then?
[quote]stumpy wrote:
Better than a sore belly button after sex! [/quote]
I beg your pardon but I don’t follow?
My belly button has never been carnally taken before…
Are you new to running? If so being sore would be expected (at least I was). If you want to keep running to meet a goal, start slow and easy. As a starting point, take a look at some of the beginner running programs for a 5K race. Many of them will have you begin conditioning with several weeks of jogging/walking then build up slowly. Also make sure you have good shoes. It does make a difference.
If you are running for cardio conditioning (as opposed to a ‘running’ goal) there are plenty of other options that won’t have you poundng away. For machines try cycling, ellipticals, versa climber, or rowing. If you like swimming, hit the pool.
ride a bike.