Auntie, I am very fit, probably as fit as I was when I was rowing in high school. A very long time ago! I am strong too, although I still cannot pick up my wife and balance her on my bicep whilst looking cool. I will keep practising though!
I was so excited to go to Judo on Monday night. With so many Boland team members in our club, it was bound to be a tough session in order to help all of them prepare to represent our province at the Nationals in 8 weeks time.
At the end of our training, I performed a very special move. I stepped backwards to avoid a lunge from my partner. At the same time I pointed the toes of my left foot, turned away from him, and dropped all of my weight onto that same foot. I was as graceful as a gazelle. Until I heard a soft pop-pop sound and collapsed into a puddle of my own sweat. It would seem that I had sprained my foot, partially tearing one of the ligaments.
The injury is annoying but there is some else that is worrying me to bits. Is it possible that I am better suited to ballet than Judo? Even more concerning, is it possible that I am not as tough as a ballet dancer?
Footloose and Very Afraid.
PS - I have attached a photo of my foot together with my second ankle to highlight my concerns.
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I've torn ligaments in my ankle before but I was young drunk and wearing stilettos.
Oooowwwww!!!
I've torn ligaments... but I was walking around in the dark at "Rocking The Gardens"!
:D
Sadly this is not my first time either but I am surprised at how quickly it has healed!
Angel, I remember your post on that, I think yours was more painful! I am just frustrated - want to get up and RUN!
And I will stay away from mixing booze & stilettos, forever, just in case...
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