Injury advice

I'm a two-month in runner (from nothing, like I couldn't even run for a bus) and loving it. All good so far.

Except that I appear to have turned my ankle on a run. There's a slight twinge, but it doesn't feel serious, I don't think. I'm resting it for a week and planning to swim instead of run, so I don't make it worse. Which is irritating because I like my running.

But it started me off thinking: how do I diagnose injury; am I doing the right thing; is it just a turn or could it be more serious - and at what stage should one start thinking about seeing a sports physio? And where on earth do you get hold of a sports physio, anyway?

I'm doing the FLM next year, and I want to make sure I look after myself (and that running interruptions are minimised). I may be fussing about nothing, but I'd be so upset if this became more serious.

Any help, guidance from those more experienced much appreciated
MB

MB, personally I draw a line between aches and pains that dissapear after a few minutes of running and those that don't. If I've got a problem that hangs around in a run, I'll take an extra rest day. For me, the "red line" is a pain that actually affects the way I run - if I get one of those it's brakes on immediately and walk home.

Neil

Hi MB,

Agree with what NR said. If it lingers while running, then take it seriously.

In addition, there are a few articles on this site about running injuries, not least this one (Click Here) entitled "Injury: When To Run, When To Stop".

If you ever fancy a go at basic self-diagnosis, try going to and selecting the "Virtual Therapist". I've used this a few times and found it quite helpful.

Good luck with FLM.

DW

Completely ballsed-up the link there, but you get the gist!!!

Thanks to you both, that's really helpful. Am not one of life's hypochondriacs but was worrying so it's really good to get some reassurance.
MB