If there is any pain I'd say that is a sign... ICE ICE ICE. And make sure since you said you are just starting running again that you are being careful not to overdo it as you get back into it.

thanks so much for the reply. only after posting did i realise this was a much repeated question :o

anyways.. im starting to notice pains in my ankle and left knee the day after i went for another 10k run.

So iam beggining to think its my shoes. I run with ASICS 1120, and have had my foot assessed by a sports shoe shop (athletes foot) using their "Fit print" gizmo (see link http://www.theathletesfoot.com.au/content.cfm?pid=3894) and they have provided a rubber sole insert designed for people with 'rolling in' feet.

But i think i will go back for a 2nd assessment somewhere else, coz something is not right.

Cheers.

Well, if you are just now starting to run again, you're definately gonna have aches and pains. Just keep the mileage lower and try to run offroad whenever you can.

hi Ken and others.

took your advice, and did some research and changed running technique. I realised that i was heel striking alot. So now changed so that most of weight lands on upper half of foot when touching the ground, little heel reaches the ground. Also, instead of long strides where my legs/feet are way out infront, i aim to extend only to underneath my body and focusing on raising knees instead of moving legs forward. seemed to have helped alot.

Did a quick 5k run yesterday using this, and found that today my calf muscles are abit sore. Can someone confirm if i got the technique moreorless right?

Im also worried about straining other parts of the legs/ankles doing this. ie achillies tendon etc.