Started running this week. 3 times, nothing fancy, just around the block before work.
Legs already swell by evening most days from standing all shift, so I wasn’t sure running would help or just add to it. Monday was fine. Wednesday my left ankle felt tight after, not pain, just noticeable. Friday was actually the best one — legs felt looser that evening instead of the usual puffiness.
Skin stayed calm through all three runs. No flare from the sweat, no reaction to the socks.
Hiked Saturday like always. Hills felt a little easier than last month, not a huge difference, just a little.
One thing for next week — stretching before I run instead of after. I think skipping that is why Wednesday felt tight.