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On October 1, 2026, a Canadian running magazine published a guide discussing how to handle ankle soreness while running. The article states that common causes of ankle soreness include overuse, overstriding, and insufficient ankle strength, and that a sudden increase in running volume also raises injury risk. Whether to keep running depends on the degree and progression of the pain: if the pain is mild, does not worsen with activity, and gradually improves, you can switch to easy runs, cross-training, and strengthening the ankles; if swelling, sharp pain, instability, pain when walking, or limping occurs, seek medical care promptly rather than relying on rest alone.
Sore ankles while running can stem from overuse, overstriding, or weak ankle muscles, and sudden jumps in mileage raise injury risk. If pain is mild, doesn't worsen with activity, and improves over time, easy running, cross-training, and ankle strengthening may be safe. Swelling, sharp pain, instability, pain when walking, or a limp warrant medical care, not rest alone.