Bit of an ankle issue that has been ongoing for almost a year - got better but lately has been pretty bothersome. I've been running for a number of years now and have been shod for the most of them. Earlier in the year while I was running shod I got some sharp tweaking type of pain above the outside of my ankle and sort of around the back. It would only happen for a stride or two, enough to change my stride up, and then go away.
In June I got a pair of huaraches and over the next month transitioned to running strictly in huaraches, or barefoot. (Before my huaraches, I'd do about 10-15% of my weekly mileage barefoot.)
Recently, the pain has become more frequent, and seems to occur when I run downhill or when I go down the stairs and sort of roll my foot over the lip of the step. I've tried to run in shoes to see if that is part of my issue, but I can't make it very far shod. I've taken the last couple of days off, and the pain seems to subside, but get's more noticeable toward the end of the day. It also seems to exacerbate the pain if I stand flat footed and squat - bending at the ankle.
Last time I saw the doc with some knee pain he told me it was my IT bands and gave me some stretches. I did them and the pain magically went away - almost too easy - like I was making it up.
I dare say my form is pretty good. I don't get blisters running barefoot on pavement. No slipping when I wear my huaraches in rain.
Any ideas?
Thanks.
In June I got a pair of huaraches and over the next month transitioned to running strictly in huaraches, or barefoot. (Before my huaraches, I'd do about 10-15% of my weekly mileage barefoot.)
Recently, the pain has become more frequent, and seems to occur when I run downhill or when I go down the stairs and sort of roll my foot over the lip of the step. I've tried to run in shoes to see if that is part of my issue, but I can't make it very far shod. I've taken the last couple of days off, and the pain seems to subside, but get's more noticeable toward the end of the day. It also seems to exacerbate the pain if I stand flat footed and squat - bending at the ankle.
Last time I saw the doc with some knee pain he told me it was my IT bands and gave me some stretches. I did them and the pain magically went away - almost too easy - like I was making it up.
I dare say my form is pretty good. I don't get blisters running barefoot on pavement. No slipping when I wear my huaraches in rain.
Any ideas?
Thanks.
