Rolling ankles

I have a tendency to roll my ankles occasionally. Last week I did just that on my long run with 6 miles to go. I also have an ability to heal pretty quickly from them, maybe they are just so elastic that they expect to roll over. I do think I need to find some ankle strengthening exercises. So tonight on another night run in the rain I ran over something in the dark, and away the other ankle went. I walked it off for a block or so and was able to get back into the run. As I type it is a bit sore, but I plan to elevate and ice it tonight and see where I am. I think it will be ok. As I was thinking back to previous ankle injuries, I believe they came in pairs as well. I imagine it is because I tend to push my return to running and my gait is off.

After rolling my ankle I though that my still as undecided choice of base vrs. long run had been decided. I was wrong, I did a long run after all...

Last night I watched a basketball player roll both of his ankles in a single game. Andre Miller has played in 500 or so straight games and apparently rolls his ankles all the time. Tonight he played again, started no problem. But then he rolled one of his ankles again. He sat down, but managed to get back in and play. Pretty impressive if not stupid.

Three days to go

Today I am not running in order to rest my ankle more. Bums me out because I love to run on thanksgiving for some reason. My ankle still hurts and I am a little worried about it. Not much I can do other than what I am (or not) doing. I feels a bit better, I just wish it felt a LOT better.

I am going through with my pre-marathon eating plans and getting stuff ready for the trip to Seattle. Last night I got all my running candy out, Sport Beans, Gels and Clif Blocks. It looks like Halloween instead of thanksgiving on my desk! Regardless of how my ankle feels, I will have snacks!

On Friday after I arrive in Seattle I go to pick up my chip and bib. The chip allows you to start at any time by triggering your timer when you cross the start and stopping at the finish. Two years ago I got stuck in the bathroom lines and got a 5 minute late start, but my chip allowed me to get an accurate measurement of my time. My bib is my number, unfortunately they don't let you customize it like Portland, so no "Besaro" this year. I loved hearing people yell out "Go Besaro!" but that's ok, I'll settle for "Go 8734" or whatever I am.