5 Exercises For Runners With Ankle Pain
Everyone knows exercise is a key component to staying healthy. With nicer weather comes more outdoor activities, including running. Running produces a ground reaction force of 2.5 times the runner’s body weight, while walking produces only 1.2 times the runner’s body weight1. With the increased demand from ground reaction forces and the foot being the first to come in contact with the ground, ankle pain can be common in runners. So, what can we do to prevent injury, specifically to the ankle, with the increased demand required during running? Here are five exercises to improve and prevent ankle pain, specifically when running.
Marathon Race Recovery
Updated: July 17, 2025
Congratulations on completing your Marathon! Whether this is your first or 50th race, you should be proud of your accomplishment and the hard work that brought you across the finish line. Now that the hard work is done, just remember, recovering from the race is just as crucial as your training.
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