I have (what I would call) a mild-moderate ankle sprain. (I'm really not sure how I did it; maybe while I was playing with my son at the hotel pool, but no matter.)
I'm right in the thick of training for the Big Shoulders Open Water Swim, the 2.5K. I just spent a 3-day weekend without training or cross-training at all, due to a family emergency. I had a good workout yesterday morning, but that was before my ankle started feeling sore and swelling (slightly). I really don't want to take any time off my training.
Would it really hurt me to keep up my training and, say, have a workout tonight? My workouts run about 2600-3000 yards. Or if I do swim, are there certain kicks or drills I should avoid, say, avoid using my zoomers for a few days?
Another option is to have a bike ride tonight and have my next swim workout tomorrow morning.
Any advice? Thanks!
Another vote to talk to your doctor. I am now 4 years beyond my ankle sprain. I waited about 4 months to go see my doctor and I probably ruined it as a result. Since that time I have had 2 surgeries, 4 injections, physical therapy and 16 weeks in a boot. Don't wait, go see the doc now!
How long did it take you to get back into swimming following surgery? I had surgery 7 months ago. I tried swimming with docs permission after 4 months but it was still quite painful. Any advice for getting back into it?
Another vote to talk to your doctor. I am now 4 years beyond my ankle sprain. I waited about 4 months to go see my doctor and I probably ruined it as a result. Since that time I have had 2 surgeries, 4 injections, physical therapy and 16 weeks in a boot. Don't wait, go see the doc now!
How long did it take you to get back into swimming following surgery? I had surgery 7 months ago. I tried swimming with docs permission after 4 months but it was still quite painful. Any advice for getting back into it?
