"Smelling the Roses"
So after 2 weeks of NO running because of my ankle injury, I was getting a little stir crazy doing everything thing else in the gym besides running.
So with some snow on the ground over the weekend. I strapped on a pair, my snowshoes that is, a headed out to the trail.
I resisted the urge to run and waved at the people who ran by me. I guess it was time to smell the flowers for a change, or this case watch the snow covered trees. Spotted some deer running around and a clan of them just sitting around. Then one runner passed by and warned me to watch out for a Hawk, OKAY, that is something a guy who really can't move quickly right now wants to hear. But 2 hours, 6 miles, and NO hawk sighting, I was out there doing something.
Then Sunday, my ankle was feeling better so I decided to try a jog/walk routine in my snowshoes. Not to bad, I think with all the snow on the ground, it gave me a level surface I could at least mimic some sort of running form out there on the trail.
Another 9.5 miles later, it felt good to at least jog a little bit with not to much discomfort, in snowshoes nonetheless.
No results from my ankle X-ray yet. Just thinking or mostly hoping it is just a sprained ankle. It does not hurt that much right now, so I'm just taking some slow miles on the treadmill wearing an ankle brace.
So I'm going to keep my race schedule for now and take it week by week.
First up a 50k in two weeks. HooRahh.
So after 2 weeks of NO running because of my ankle injury, I was getting a little stir crazy doing everything thing else in the gym besides running.
So with some snow on the ground over the weekend. I strapped on a pair, my snowshoes that is, a headed out to the trail.
I resisted the urge to run and waved at the people who ran by me. I guess it was time to smell the flowers for a change, or this case watch the snow covered trees. Spotted some deer running around and a clan of them just sitting around. Then one runner passed by and warned me to watch out for a Hawk, OKAY, that is something a guy who really can't move quickly right now wants to hear. But 2 hours, 6 miles, and NO hawk sighting, I was out there doing something.
Then Sunday, my ankle was feeling better so I decided to try a jog/walk routine in my snowshoes. Not to bad, I think with all the snow on the ground, it gave me a level surface I could at least mimic some sort of running form out there on the trail.
Another 9.5 miles later, it felt good to at least jog a little bit with not to much discomfort, in snowshoes nonetheless.
No results from my ankle X-ray yet. Just thinking or mostly hoping it is just a sprained ankle. It does not hurt that much right now, so I'm just taking some slow miles on the treadmill wearing an ankle brace.
So I'm going to keep my race schedule for now and take it week by week.
First up a 50k in two weeks. HooRahh.
posted by RunBubbaRun at 8:13 PM
10 Comments:
I always wanted to try those out (snowshoes) it actual seems that it would be pretty fun.
Dang 9.5 mi with touchy ankle?!? You rock!
Hang in there buddy - looks like the ankle is slowly on the mend (so don't overdo it!) You'll be rocking the trails again in no time -
You have the determination like no one I know. Don't over do it tho. You're on the road to recovery that will lead you to the trails of satisfaction. :)
bubba...silly theory of mine and no...i am not a physical therapist.
the snowshoes (2 hour walk) really helped loosen up the ankle..
and from then on, its been mending nicely..
just a thought. our snow has melted but some may be coming. i want lots so i can at least go x-country skiing next week.
later
The snowshoe thing is awesome isn't it. Glad your ankle is feeling better!
I am counting down the same number of days. Getting race ready excited.
I hate waiting for results. Hope yours are good!!
That sounds like forward progress to me. Hang in there!
I would love the snowshoeing. Glad you didn't get dive bombed by the hawk. I hope that ankle heals up and you can get back at it full force soon.
You have clan deer in your forest!?
A hurt ankle and a 50K in two weeks? Well, you might pull it off, the same way you managed to smell the roses with the snow and all that.
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