So close 😩😭

[NotoriousGRB]

I ran three times last week. Week 9 run 1 I managed beautifully. Run 2 took place on an incredibly muggy morning, was very muddy, and I had to stop after 26 minutes because it felt like I was breathing soup - being an honest soul I didn't count that run. Run 2 take 2 was on a Friday, and glorious, I managed beautifully again, it was a lovely warm evening but the air was much fresher, and I really felt amazing when I'd finished...

But as I was walking a bit later on I noticed my ankle was twinging, and by the next morning it had swollen up! I don't think it was the run, I think I turned my ankle wearing flip flops just afterward. I've been hobbling around ever since and I'm so frustrated that I won't get to run my graduation run for another week or so! I shouldn't have been honest and just counted the 26 minutes... but then I would have known I'd cheated and it wouldn't have been so satisfying I suppose.

Any advice on how long to rest a swollen ankle?

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Oh gosh. What a blooming shame...and painful!

There are so many of us on the IC right now...!

Follow the NHS advice...and take care..that run will wait...and the badge has your name on it

nhs.uk/conditions/sprains-a...

[Debston Graduate]

Oh no, you poor thing. I think it depends on quite how badly it is hurt but I would be optimistic about being back in action within two weeks. But don't try to run until it feels completely better!