RunningAHEAD - Topic: injured by a coconut ..

SurfNRun

Prophet!

posted: 10/29/2006 at 8:52 PM

add coconuts to the dangers of running...i was well on my way to the best time i had for a 13 miler in a stepback week long run today...round mile 9 a baby coconut rolled out of nowhere in an obvious attempt to derail my marathon training ( or it might have just been sitting there and i didn't notice, same thing)...so i stepped on it...roll my ankle really bad...had to walk an extra 2 mile before i can find a payphone to call for the wife...now i'm iced up with an ankle the size of a softball...i'm hoping for speedy recovery to resume my training...got the 18 miler next weekend... any extra tips for speedier recovery on top of RICE ???

Wingz

Professional Noob

posted: 10/29/2006 at 10:01 PM

Bummer! No, RICE about covers it as far as I know. And... if it hurts, don't run on it. Maybe ibuprofin/aspirin to help with the swelling assuming you're not allergic or taking coumadin/heparin/something funky like that... Might want to consider rescheduling that 18 miler, too. Sad

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 10/30/2006 at 7:52 AM

Ooh, eek! And here I thought pinecones and slippery wet leaves were the worst dangers this time of the year--you folks in tropical climates have nefarious coconuts to contend with. I hope you're not too injured and can still do your 18 miler! k

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

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