farmgirl Posted July 20, 2014 Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 I have been trying to walk to gear up to start C25K soon as I am terribly out of shape. When walking, I am having a terrible time with ankle pain. It is a burning, excruciating pain that goes up the outside of my ankles. From researching it appears to be possibly peroneal (sp?) tendonitis. I am certain that it is related to both my size and my previous lack of activity but I am having a really hard time powering through it. Will it go away in time? Also, any suggestions to help to prevent/ease this pain in the mean-time would be greatly appreciated. I am really psyched up and excited to start C25K and I don't want to lose that excitement over this. katie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katie Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 I have the same problem. I recently walked a 5k and it was all I could do to get through the pain. After the first mile it eased up but I strained the muscle in my right leg and had to take time off to heal. Look up Lehigh university's YouTube video on Peroneal stretching. I do that A LOT! And use ice when it hurts (heat will make it worse). The biggest thing is to walk a lot. It will start to be easier and less painful the more you work it out. But don't push yourself so hard that you injure yourself. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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