On Tuesday I started the Y Fitness Challenge at my local gym. I was made a team captain since I had already went through the process once. So now the pressure is on to be the person who does the most and doesn't let their team down. For being laid back, I have a surprising competitive edge.
My goal was to exercise 6 days this week for at least an hour each day. 3 of those days were supposed to be running days. I made Wednesday my day off since I had worked out the last 6 days in a row and I was due for an off day. By the time I got home both my legs were swollen and my ankle on the right leg was about 5 times its normal size. It looked like I had grafted my leg from the elephant man. I elevated it and relaxed. The next day, I talked to my co-worker and he told me that I most likely sprained/strained the ankle. I needed ibuprofen, ice, elevation, and rest. I am teacher so staying off of my ankle is really hard, but I made it work. Long story short, after much hemming and hawing on my part, my friend decided she would not run with me as long as my ankle and leg were swollen beyond the normal look of an ankle. It's now Friday and I have not exercised since Tuesday. I don't like missing that much work out time, but what can one do.
On the plus side, my ankle hasn't been as swollen. My hope is to do a light workout tomorrow morning on an elliptical if it doesn't hurt as much. If it does, then I will just do upper body weight training. Sunday, I am going to attempt to run for 75 minutes at a 7 minute run, 2 minute walk pace. Should be interesting since the completion of the 5 run, 1 walk wasn't exactly successful.
While trying to figure out how to cope with my bum ankle, I did end up ordering a compression sleeve to alleviate shin and calf pain. I can't wait for the sleeve to come because I am hoping that will help with my long runs.
I realize this isn't one of my sunnier posts, but honestly running is about pain and endurance. You endure the pain to get better. Eventually your body becomes stronger and the pain isn't an issue. I am anxiously awaiting that day.
Well, happy running and hopefully that will be me soon!
My goal was to exercise 6 days this week for at least an hour each day. 3 of those days were supposed to be running days. I made Wednesday my day off since I had worked out the last 6 days in a row and I was due for an off day. By the time I got home both my legs were swollen and my ankle on the right leg was about 5 times its normal size. It looked like I had grafted my leg from the elephant man. I elevated it and relaxed. The next day, I talked to my co-worker and he told me that I most likely sprained/strained the ankle. I needed ibuprofen, ice, elevation, and rest. I am teacher so staying off of my ankle is really hard, but I made it work. Long story short, after much hemming and hawing on my part, my friend decided she would not run with me as long as my ankle and leg were swollen beyond the normal look of an ankle. It's now Friday and I have not exercised since Tuesday. I don't like missing that much work out time, but what can one do.
On the plus side, my ankle hasn't been as swollen. My hope is to do a light workout tomorrow morning on an elliptical if it doesn't hurt as much. If it does, then I will just do upper body weight training. Sunday, I am going to attempt to run for 75 minutes at a 7 minute run, 2 minute walk pace. Should be interesting since the completion of the 5 run, 1 walk wasn't exactly successful.
While trying to figure out how to cope with my bum ankle, I did end up ordering a compression sleeve to alleviate shin and calf pain. I can't wait for the sleeve to come because I am hoping that will help with my long runs.
I realize this isn't one of my sunnier posts, but honestly running is about pain and endurance. You endure the pain to get better. Eventually your body becomes stronger and the pain isn't an issue. I am anxiously awaiting that day.
Well, happy running and hopefully that will be me soon!
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