Monday, April 27, 2009

Unplanned Rest Day - Somewhat

I was stoked and ready to go today when I woke up wishing I could go straight to CrossFit and then off to a trail for a long run. I had a few things to do first before all that could happen.
Everything was looking good until we started doing pull ups at Rogue. In the first set, I stepped down wrong onto a box close by and hyper extended my ankle. How on earth do you hurt your ankle doing pull ups? Damn it!
I tried to walk it off and the more I did, the worse it got.
Part of the work out was to run 400 meters for 4 rounds. Actually it was:
15 Pull Ups, 10 Romanian Dead lifts, 400 meter run, 4 rounds -FOR TIME.

I was able to do the first set of pull ups, but tried to do the RDL's and instantly my ankle seared with pain. I stopped and hopped onto the Rower and did 1000 meters. I couldn't even put pressure on my ankle even rowing, so I left my foot out of the stirrup and did them anyway.
I ended up doing 3000 meters total.
Needless to say I had a total buzz-kill since I wasn't able to make it out to a trail or finish the prescribed WOD.
I just got done icing it and rubbing in Arnica Gel. It's feeling a little better, but I am nervous now as I have a few things going on the next couple of weeks.

Totals:
1 mile warm up at CF.
3000 meter row.

5 comments:

  1. I hate it when you get a "freak out" ... "what is that pain" feeling.

    Doing another CF today with my son. :))

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  2. Please list the fund raiser!! Any donation counts!!

    I am sending good vibes your way. Try not and freak out to much.... heck go have a beer :)

    Rest, Recovery, start again strong.

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  3. Gotta Run is right have a beer. I have the Celebrator gone. LOL

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  4. ouch, ice ice baby and don't come back to soon get it rested and repaired!

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  5. Hey guys, the "Freak Out" is almost over. I am so lucky I sprung into action and hit the ankle with contrasting ICE, then Hot Epsom Salt soaks, arnica gel, and E-Stim.

    Rob: I have 1 Celebrator Left. It's all yours.

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