Ankles

Here's a photo of Dr. Randy's foot after a stumble on the trail last Tuesday.

This happened about 2.5 into an 8 mile run and Randy toughed it out to the end. I have done something similar but since adding some ankle strengthening moves with the bands my ankles have been pretty stable on the trails and the few times there has been a twsit of stumble my ankles have rolled without incident. The trails can be tough on the ankles and I firmily believe that a lower profile shoe will not only strengthen the ankles and feet but help avoid further twisting due to being closer to the ground and having a more intuitive feel for the trail itself. Having said that - accidents do happen and the best we can ever do is to be full prepared (strength training, mobility and flexibility) and aware of the trail conditions.

Here's a great video from RunnerDudes blog -


And more if an injury has already occured from Fast Rehab.com



Hapy running!
Eric