stupid ankle

It was sunny for Halloween today. Not that people actually Trick or Treat when it’s sunny but at least The Rains did not ruin the evening for the wee ones.

Nothing new to report on the fitness front today but more possibly soon™.

No crunches today and a torrential downpour put the kibosh (it’s been far too long since I’ve used that word) on the initial bike ride, as my cycling jacket and pants are not handy and riding an unfamiliar bike (with hydraulic brakes, which sound industrial and scary) on streets slicked with rain seems like a good way to maybe screw up my other ankle.

But I’ll be working on something exercise-wise this week, even if it’s just rigorous gnashing of my teeth.

Doing some extended walking tonight I have to admit I could feel my ankle. Not hurting but there, like an itch in the part of your back you can’t quite reach.

Bummer. But not unexpected.

Stupid ankle.

I think I’ll try a few crunches tomorrow, just to get something started. I’m referring to the exercise, not the delicious mouth-shredding breakfast cereal of the Cap’n variety.

It’s raining today. Boo!

I am actually getting mildly excited over the prospect of cycling. It’s been a long while since I rode my bike to work and it’s been longer still since I just plain rode for recreational. I look forward to making all those seldom-used leg muscles cry out for a day or two.

Walking at a brisk clip continues to present no discomfort at all. I am glad. 80 days to go.

It’s sunny today. Hooray!

I can now walk briskly and my ankle does not hurt anymore. Hooray again! I am fairly positive now that the bone is not fractured but bruised. My plan is to feel it up on Day 28 and see if there is any pain when applying pressure. I suspect it won’t pass the test but I remain hopeful.

Here on Day 2 I find that I no longer feel any pain or discomfort when walking at a more leisurely pace. It still feels a bit tweaked when I pick up to my usual stride.

The weather is drizzly and cool — 6ºC when I checked a thermometer. For the first time this fall I wore my winter jacket and it felt good — which is bad, because it means winter and The Rains are not far off. The sun is also setting at like 3 p.m., too.

I have three trajectories planned for my non-running exercise:

1. Cycling. Jeff’s friend has left his swanky bike here and has given his blessing for me to ride it. It just needs the brake grips moved up and the tires checked. I’m hoping to take it out this weekend on a nice granny-style trail.
2. Free weights. I did this before and abandoned it for more running. I just need to get the bench back and I’ll be set. Bonus: I will no longer have to worry about hitting my hands on the ceiling here at the condo.
3. Swimming. First I need to overcome my fear of drowning or water or whatever it is, then I’ll be set.