Sure, the podiatrist told me i could exercise immediately after the boot came off (low impact only of course)...but i interpreted that as "wait until later...much later"
today was my first day back on the track. i walked. no running yet. i have to say i don't feel motivated by the elliptical machine or the stationary bike. i was actually starting to get into running.
now, it is my humble opinion that the running is not what caused the problem - just exacerbated a problem that was already there.
i walked 16 laps today, at a fast enough pace to work up a sweat, and it wasn't until lap 16 that my ankle started to twinge (which is why i only walked the 16 laps - 12 1/2 laps being a mile).
and who would've thought i'd say this, but man, i really wanted to run...walking fast is kind of awkward...at least for me, around the knee area.
so my plan is to do some walking...and slowly start trying some light jogging...but Lord knows i don't want to put that stupid boot back on, so i'll be very careful.
hmmm... maybe a brace would help? are there certain exercises you could do to help strengthen muscle around your ankle and knee? and i have to say, i think it's great that you felt like running... i never ever thought you would say that :)
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