Well, I tried running last night. No bueno - shut it down after half a kilometer. It wasn't getting worse, but it sure didn't feel good. Fortunately I don't seem to have done any damage, but the ankle just isn't ready - stupid Grade 2 sprain needing more than 2 weeks to heal.. *grumble*
Brighter sides:
- I can now KICK ALL THE KICKS in the pool, as of last night. Up to Saturday I could only manage about 1.5 lengths of dolphin kick (and thus butterfly) before the ankle complained. Last night I did 3 with no problem (apart from sucking at butterfly). I could also kick on my back for the first time, which means I could probably do some pool running if I could handle the boredom.
- I can climb with no problems, though only top rope and a couple of really basic bouldering problems I know I can top out. Not risking a fall on the ankle, but have a 2 week trial membership at a local gym that offers bouldering, top rope & lead climbing of which I'm taking advantage.
- Every day there's a little less that I can't do. Rehab exercises are going pretty well: I can balance on the injured ankle for a couple of minutes, even while swinging my other leg out, and I can do 2-footed hopping (including backward & forward; haven't tried side to side yet), hopping from foot to foot, and even running in place with no pain.
- I'm using my lunch breaks to get in some brisk walking - really pushing myself to walk fast. If I still end up trying for the 100 miler in the fall, this will come in handy.
Stay positive, womens!
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