Thursday, May 29, 2014

Cankle Dreamin'

Last night I soaked my crankle in Dead Sea salts because they are so much better than Epsom. And then continued the ultra fun night by using my arsenal of running related massagers to dig deep into my calf. Started with the foam roller then progressed to the TP foot baller. I even lightly foam rolled the ankle. Ouch. I took an aleve before bed for another ailment and fell asleep.


I had a dream where I was at a hotel and had to get to a race start. My cankle still had the same crankiness as it does in real life so I was concerned about running the race since that would be the first time I ran in a while.

I also had to get to the start of the race- which I ended up choosing my bike because taxis would take too long in traffic. I got to the start and checked my bag and lined up for the start.


And then I woke up.

Womp.

I tried to go back to sleep because I wanted to know the outcome of the race. Mainly if my ankle would hurt or not. (I MEAN CMON THATS THE ONLY THING I CARE ABOUT NOW)

I woke up this morning and my ankle wasn't nearly as cranky as before. In fact it almost feels normal. I'm contemplating a very short run (like one mile) after work to get my bib for the Original 5k that I'm running or "yogging" this weekend.


I'll be cycling to the start of that race, just as in my dream. I hope my ankle is up for an easy 5k Saturday morning.


I'm looking forward to running the The Original 5k Saturday. I've got some sweet Chicago sweatbands to compliment the "throwback" theme of this race. That is, if CB lets me have them back...

-Xaar
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  1. KimMay 29, 2014 at 1:47 PM

    Ha! Those sweatbands are awesome! I should get some for my dad - he actually uses them.

    Bummer when you wake up and don't know the outcome.

    LOLing at the epsom judgement. I know nothing about epsom or Dead Sea salt. I just like bubble baths :)

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  2. Pete BMay 29, 2014 at 1:56 PM

    Hoping that the cankle is rock solid for your yogging race! Those are some sweet sweatbands. The ones I owned in the 70s were red white and blue as well. I was stylin' back then!

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    1. XaarlinMay 29, 2014 at 2:40 PM

      I'm not holding my breath on the ankle. As you know ankles are a different type of finicky beast.

      Where's the photo of you and those sweet headbands?!? Today is throwback Thursday after all ;)

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    2. Pete BMay 29, 2014 at 3:24 PM

      Yup, cankles can be frustrating! Wow, I might have to dig through boxes in the basement for any evidence of those funky headbands/wristbands. Might take me a few days! :)

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  3. NellyMay 29, 2014 at 2:08 PM

    Oh no, dreaming about injuries is not a good sign lol. Hope it feels better soon!

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    1. XaarlinMay 29, 2014 at 2:42 PM

      I didn't think that was a good sign either. Sigh. It consumes most of my thoughts lately so not surprising it's entered my dreams.

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  4. AnneMay 29, 2014 at 2:12 PM

    OMG, CB looks so stylin' in those retro sweat bands! Glad to see I'm not the only one with a dog who has a thing for accessories :)

    I hope your cankle feels good for your test run tonight and on race day!

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    1. XaarlinMay 29, 2014 at 2:44 PM

      CB totes loves accessorizing. I mean, he is so stylin like Meko and Jude.

      Thanks for the ankle well wishing. My fingers are crossed it goes well, but prepared to continue cycling for a while longer. Ankle stuff is tough to get rid of in my experience...

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  5. AnonymousMay 29, 2014 at 8:46 PM

    Praying these dreams are just dreams, and that you do well in your race. Love CB...LOL

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