I'm so sad. I either sprained or broke my ankle on Tuesday night. I can't believe this happened to me.....and this week. What was I thinking complaining of only being able to run 5 miles that morning. It is definite that I won't be running the speedy spaniard on Friday morning. I can't stop crying. I probably sound so lame, but I have gotten so much faster the past 4 months and was looking forward to my first race since 2004. I dare say I have gotten as fast as I was in 2004 when I was only 24 yrs old. Depression is setting in. I hope it's not broken. Making matters worse, my hubby is out of town in Ireland till Thursday night. I can't even walk. I have two little ones 3 and 1. I am so screwed right now. Sorry for the negative post. I just can't imagine not being able to run. I've done it nearly every morning for over 7 years. This is a first for me. I am screwed.... **Update** Went to good ole Doctor Frandsen this morning. My ankle isn't broken (thank you thank you), it's sprained. Stretched out ligaments. It looks like scariness. Semi good news: I got an air cast brace. I can now walk normal with it on, he said it possible to still run the the race with it on. Let the pain be my guide. I'm not going to push anything, but here's the plan. I am icing off on and on all day today, taking it easy, kicking my foot up. Tomorrow, I'm going to try the brace on with my shoes and run down the road and see how it truly feels. If it hurts to much, I'm not chancing it. If it feels ok, I may show up to the SS and may not be the speediest spaniard (white girl). But if I can run it, I will. I am still sad, but glad I'm not broken. :) If only I could turn back time......
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