Injury #... 5? - Amy

So a few weeks ago I hurt my ankle somehow while running with my roommate. I didn't feel it twist or anything, but felt a sharp pain that increased with the next couple of steps. Since then I've been trying to alternate between resting it and wrapping it while working out. Last week I gave it a good rest, and was able to wrap it and successfully run a 9k on Saturday. I also went rock climbing that day, and while it didn't bother me the day of, it looked swollen and felt stiff yesterday (Sunday). I'm resting it again today and will hopefully see a doctor while home for thanksgiving.

I'm disappointed that an injury has slowed down my workouts. I've never had a sports injury before, and it is frustrating that that is the reason I've had to slow down. I feel motivated to work out, and especially to start training for a relay race I want to do in March, and maybe the PF Chang's half marathon as well, but if I want to have any chance of doing either of those I've got to rest/ice it right now.

I'll update on the results of my doctor's appointment, and hopefully I'll be able to fully participate for our last week.

Even if I can't though, the weeks I did participate in this program really worked. I had to reevaluate my goals, especially the weight loss goals, but as a result of this program I am in great shape. I climbed Camelback Mountain two weeks ago, which is a pretty good workout and could tell a huge difference from how I felt climbing it last Spring. Also one specific goal I set for myself this semester was to be able to go rock climbing without feeling like someone was pulling my arms off the next day, and I'm happy to say that I've been rock climbing for the past few weeks and have felt sore but strong.