It’s been nearly three weeks since I sprained my ankle. As you can imagine, I am going a little stir crazy. Sure I have been getting to the gym consistently but it’s not the same thing as running.
The swelling and bruising in my ankle is pretty much gone. Every day I am gaining more mobility so that’s encouraging. On Wednesday, I ventured out for a 5k run around the neighbourhood. I avoided the elevation on Nose Hill because I didn’t think my ankle would appreciate it.
Long story, short … it didn’t completely suck. The first kilometre was amazing. I think I was just so happy to be actually moving. Then my ankle got a little cranky. I toughed it out and finished strong (not limping). I wanted to run longer but I knew it would be best in the long run (no pun intended) to keep it light.
The next day I felt fine. But today my ankle is feeling really tight. I tried to do some lunges at the gym but my ankle was totally not feeling it.
More rest is needed. That’s OK. I am really enjoying lifting at the gym. Who knows maybe I will find some muscles while my ankle heals.
In other news ….
Last weekend, Melissa was in Calgary for a short visit. (Melissa is one of my oldest friends in Ottawa.) I was happy that my place earned a stop on her whirlwind trip. On Saturday we went out to dinner at The Street Eatery, which boasted a solid vegan menu. I have been meaning to try it. The dishes were huge! Melissa had a meat dish while I had the KFC Stone Bowl Stir-Fry. We also shared barbecue vegan wings. So good!
The next day we were on the road to Johnston Canyon in Banff. Snow was blowing all over the road. Driving was a little dicy. I wasn’t sure if we would end up in the ditch or safely in a cafe in Canmore slipping a cup of coffee. I woke some loose winter boots because my sneakers are too tight for my ankle. They didn’t have the greatest grip but they worked.
