Down for the Count

Last night I went out for a 3 mile run. I was trying to run it fast, instead of just a leisurely stroll. Mile 1 came along in 7:17, feeling good. At 1.58 miles I took a bad step. My right foot landed half on the sidewalk, half on the grass. When the grass gave and the sidewalk didn't my ankle buckled, I pushed off for my next step and then immediately dropped to the ground screaming in pain. After laying on some random persons lawn for a few minutes I made my way to my feet. My ankle was hurting bad, but I had to get home. I started to walk home, .6 miles later I arrived home. I was hurting bad. I took some tylonal, gave it some ice and then wrapped it. I went to bed and it was still in pain, I woke up in the middle of the night and refreshed my ice. Today I woke up and was still unable to put any weight on that foot at all, even the weight on the foot while sitting was enough to cause pain. I worked a half day before making my way to the ER. After a few hours and three x-rays I got my diagnosis. Severe sprain. I am hanging up my Brooks for the next 7-10 days, and replacing them with some crutches. I am going to miss out on some runs. Three 6 milers, one 8miler, one 4miler, one 3 miler, one 13 miler. Maybe more, hopefully less. Being sidelined is going to SUCK.