RICE

With the race over, it’s now time to turn to ultimate, and turn I have – as in turned my ankle. Last night’s game was fun and my team is full of great people and I think we’ll do really well. Unfortunately I’m now out for at least this week with a sprain.

I’m very blessed to be able to say that next to a sore back for a couple days (from a squash game with Michael in 2000) it’s the most serious sports injury I’ve ever had, and it’s already feeling a lot better. Last night my ankle was a big puffy tennis ball, and my new teammate (long-time rugby player) mentioned casually that I should be “RICE”ing my ankle. My puzzled look prompted an explanation:

• R: Rest
• I: Ice
• C: Compress
• E: Elevate

I’m sure this is old-hat to most but to the new-to-injury-me it was good advice. Today, my ankle is only a puffy golf ball, and I’m now able to walk on it. I’m mostly confident I’ll be back on the field next week.