I had to go back and see when I posted this to remind myself how stupid I can be.
The sprain occurred on Memorial Day Weekend ( yes on Saturday, the start of the three day weekend) and I first entered a post week later. So that makes this week four and while I am able to walk without a significant limp, my ankle throbs morning, noon and night.
The bruising finally subsided last weekend and there is still remnants of the yellowing on the upper ankle. This is all normal and typically I'd probably be dumb enough to test it out on a short run ( real short, like maybe a mile, with the idea of turning back at any minute). Most times I check my repairs on a 3 or 6 miler, lightly and slowly with plenty of breaks and fluids.
This time, I'm not sure when I plan to run again and its causing me angst. I've been able to mow the lawn and do general yard work,(fully braced and wrapped with full lace logger boots AND beer) but I haven't been able to walk properly and it's taking its toll on my legs and back.
In short, perhaps a MRI would've been a good idea and my last post should be ignored. I'm beginning to think I may have slightly fractured something. This feels alot like when I fractured my Metatrasul.
Meh, this too shall pass.....but I'm really not digging the bad dreams I've been having of breaking my ankle gonna mountain trail, those better "too shall pass" pronto!
