Sprained ankle

[Popstess]

Hello, so the doctor said i have a badly sprained ankle. He really wasn't very helpful at all. Just told me to rest it until there is no longer pain when I weight bare. 😢 Feeling very glum. 

[Rignold]

There isn't much to say about an ankle sprain, in his defence.

Do some upper body and core work while you wait for it to recover. Time is never lost.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Ouch...Epsom salts...in a bowl of water? They don't really do a lot, but I just like the idea of it.. ( takes me back to my youth...)

Best listen to Rignold...he is sensible!

[misswobble Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

I liked ice for my crocked ankle.  I iced it whenever I possibly could.  If you look after it you will be back quicker.  

[AncientMum Graduate]

Ankles are funny things and can take a long time to heal. Take care of it and, if it's still hurting after about a month, get some physio. In the meantime, Rig is right, do lots of other strengthening exercises to maintain your aerobic fitness. Good luck

[Popstess Graduate]

Thanks for the replies I will take on board all you've said. I'm still upset disappointed and disheartened. I started this journey with a club and I've really enjoyed it, now the others at the club will continue to run and get better and I'm getting left behind. By the time this stupid ankle is up to running again I'll be set way back and the club will be too advanced for me. They only do one beginners Club a year so it's not an option to join another beginners club. I know there's nothing I can do and nothing anyone can say because the fact is I have to rest it until it's healed end of story. Just wanted to vent my frustrations 

[boptillyoudrop49 Graduate in reply to Popstess]

Go ahead and vent, we all understand. You will complete the programme with the podcasts and then you can find a running club to run with others. I know you're disappointed and it is not want you wanted but you will get there all the same.

[Popstess Graduate in reply to boptillyoudrop49]

Thanks you're right you are all right. I just need to be patient and hopefully I'll be back running really soon.