One step at a time...

So about 7 months ago I really messed up my right foot from running a race. It came at the end when I sprinted and I was out of running for 2 months. This past Friday I felt fine...went to bed and when I woke up I had a left ankle sprain. No clue how it happened and so now I've got an appointment to see a specialist. I look upon this as a good sign as then I can get a good idea what's going on.

So as my orders are to take it easy, ice it, keep it raised, etc...all of which I am doing my best to follow, I am humored that people are telling me to take up swimming. I know, I know...all in good thoughts...but some of them are family members who know that I cannot swim. I've had professionals try to teach me, certified instructors for that matter, and still I cannot swim. The main reason and the only reason is that I actually can swim...underwater. My muscle mass is such that I cannot tread water or stay on top of the surface. When I try to tread water I have had my head so far back it hurts with no treading and only sinking happening.

Underwater my legs can push me faster than most people due to their size. But they hinder me on top when I need to breath. So for those wishing for me to take up swimming thank you. But if you knew how my body is mostly built wrong for that it is not worth it. Thank you for your offering of advice but I really like running. I am not made for it but love it. It brings to me a peace that I can only imagine other runners share.

I love when people say running ruins the joints and such. In truth it does not. Running in bad sneakers not made for you is what does it. Running actually strengthens and helps you. It's the people who jump into it thinking they can wear any sneaker that find they end up in pain. The right sneaker, the right pace, means you can run and enjoy it. Which is what I do!

Whew...feels good to let out some steam. So those out there that enjoy running...keep it going and save some energy for when I get back! Cheers!