Frustration

I severely sprained my ankle over a week and a half ago, missed 2 days of hiking, went to Canada for one day, then was back to hiking without much problem. I flew home Monday, July 2, and I have been aching ever since. I think that the flying caused it to swell and the humidity has slowed it down from shrinking. I don't know why it hurts, it just does. I had hoped (way back) to try to walk some of the 15 miles this Saturday, but I already know I won't be doing that. I do plan to come out and cheer a bit though. I want to test out riding a bike, but right now I don't even think that would be very comfortable.

I'd also like to start back running this coming Monday, but with it aching like this, I'm not sure that's a great idea either. I'll wait and see. I'm trying to stay off of it as much as possible, but lying around with it elevated just makes me feel more lazy. It is not as swollen today, but still aches. I have a brace to wear, but it gives me a heat rash.

I haven't even finished unpacking and washing clothes yet (that would be something I'd normally do immediately upon return). I think I'll go take a short nap and then try to get up and do a few things around the house. I'm not hobbled for normal stuff, I'm just trying to stay off of it a good bit to get it back down to size. I'm hobbled for running right now, not for life's stuff, but this is frutrating. I'll not be missing the marathon, but really need to get back into the training. Although I've hiked a good bit, I feel like I'm having two weeks off since the half marathon. Not good.

Either way, I'll see y'all Saturday morning. I may not make it at 5:30 to see you off, but I'll be there to see you back in. We'll see, I might even run a few steps. :-)