Sore ankles when running

Just kind of at the ankle bone. It's not like agony but I don't want to push it in case I injure myself. Especially seeing as I dont know what it is....

There is something to be said for 'HTFU', and a certain amount of ache and pain is to be expected when you start running after a LONG break...but 2 weeks isn't much of a break. Were you getting pain before the break as well?

It sounds like you may have been pushing a little too hard pace wise. Are you able to run pain free at a slower pace for a longer period? I'll feel a bit of shin splints after an interval session where I'm knowingly holding a faster pace for longer than I'm comfortable, but it's a pretty controlled thing, goes away after an hour or so. Compression socks are a really wonderful invention, maybe give those a try? Also, how old are your shoes? You may simply have worn them down and be ready for a new pair, injury is a sign of that sometimes.

Couple of things that have caused me to have sore ankles. Mine seem to be chronically crappy, but they are managed and I'm up to about 20-25 MPW.

1) Inadequate stretching before and after running. I make sure a flex the ankle all around and go through the whole range of motion before and after the run, that seems to help.

2) Going too fast - Hammering around every run is hell on my ankles and makes them very sore. I slowed down about 30 sec a mile and seemed to help.

3) Putting my foot down too far in front of my body. These days, if I feel any twinges or soreness, I make sure my foot is striking no further forward than my hips. It's partially related to number 2.

4) Cycling with tight ankles. If I do a hard bike and then run the following day, I've sometimes found my ankles are sore. I traced most of the problem to pedaling with my heels up. If I keep my lower leg as relaxed as I can, it's not nearly as sore to run on the following day.

As always, YMMV, but these have helped me avoid everything except the usual soreness you get when starting a run.

Good luck!

John