Training Log Archive: Leakie

Ankle healing well underway. Have progressed from flexibility to strength work now & hopeful that we can introduce plyometrics & some short runs next week.

Physio: Torn my ATFL so no return to running just yet, booo. On the plus it is not fully torn (grade 1-2) & is healing very quickly for what it is, so he doesn’t expect me to be out for a long time, but at least another few weeks :( Have to be able to do a single leg hop pain free to get the all clear. Loaded up with physio exercises & booked in for some mobilisation / massage on Saturday to speed things up.

Thinking it will probably be 1 more week off running. Have physio booked for Tuesday to double check progress & make sure I won't do any damage by starting back up. Itching to run soon!

Also tried some rowing but that was a step too far

Added some weights today, felt so good to do some proper hard work again

feeling optimistic

Some resistance band squats & glute bridges, plus core. ankle seemed fine with a bit of movement which is a positive sign

Some resistance today & managed the 30mins fine

Lots of stretching & calf release

Spin with 0 resistance. No pain but it got a bit achy after 25 so stopped there.

Any S&C not requiring an ankle

Ankle: bruised & can’t touch or rotate it, but the swelling has gone & I have some up/down flexibility back. Seems to be healing a bit faster than I expected which is good. No bad thing to have a little break before starting the build up to autumn anyway. And luckily I bought a spin bike so hoping to get on that soon if things keep improving.