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    • derivative666D
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      Unfortunately need to really scale back on my training. My ankle is not healing fast enough. Every night after a workout my ankle balloons to epic proportions. Any recommendations. I know a sprain can last a long time but this is ridiculous to me. So for now it's just strictly diet. Very frustrating!

      "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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      • Finn666F
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        maybe you should just slow down on taking to much weight/pressure on it when doing "burpees" for example and try to strenghten it with easier (physio) exercises and some cardio (bike riding) at first!?

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        • bagley920B
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          @derivative666:

          Unfortunately need to really scale back on my training. My ankle is not healing fast enough. Every night after a workout my ankle balloons to epic proportions. Any recommendations. I know a sprain can last a long time but this is ridiculous to me. So for now it's just strictly diet. Very frustrating!

          I'm with you Jeff, my knee can't quite handle running so I've been walking and working on my diet

          If I am not I, who will be? -Henry David Thoreau

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          • ChrisC
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            I rolled my ankle really badly once in college and it was a solid three months before I was able to run again.  Extraordinarily frustrating, but it won't help you any to push it before it's healed.

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            • bagley920B
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              We've got plenty of time Jeff

              If I am not I, who will be? -Henry David Thoreau

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              • derivative666D
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                @bagley920:

                We've got plenty of time Jeff

                I realize that but, there is much more to my training than the challenge. I have set a weight goal for myself that I want to accomplish and diet alone isn't going to cut it. So this set back is a bit of a let down.

                "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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                • bagley920B
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                  I hear ya man

                  If I am not I, who will be? -Henry David Thoreau

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                  • DougNgD
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                    I've used tons of this stuff after martial arts practice, it works for bruises and joint issues

                    http://www.amazon.com/Zheng-Gu-Shui-External-Analgesic/dp/B002XVXDYY/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1364827939&sr=8-5&keywords=zheng+gu+shui

                    Ancient Chinese secret, no joke

                    I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                    • derivative666D
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                      Thanks Doug

                      "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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                      • DougNgD
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                        Also goes by "Dit Da Jow" or "Iron Wine". Been around forever. I use this one because I know it comes from a reputable manufacturer

                        Also: Advil is your friend. You heal slower when you're in pain

                        I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                        • derivative666D
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                          @DougNg:

                          Also goes by "Dit Da Jow" or "Iron Wine". Been around forever. I use this one because I know it comes from a reputable manufacturer

                          Also: Advil is your friend. You heal slower when you're in pain

                          no longer in pain. I just don't have confidence in the ankle and the swelling is a concern.

                          "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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                          • bagley920B
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                            Thanks Doug, that will help me out too

                            Jeff, hang in there man, it's a marathon

                            If I am not I, who will be? -Henry David Thoreau

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                            • seanoconoS
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                              d666, do you have access to a pool? I highly recommend swimming. Fantastic cardio workout and the weightlessness with help your ankle's recovery. There is a reason why every pro athlete's (below the waist) post-op journey begins in the water.

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                              • seanoconoS
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                                ^You can also work up to running in waist deep water. It's a great workout, and very low-impact on your ankle.

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                                • derivative666D
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                                  we are trying to do our own custom challenge the cost $3000. If we have 10 commitments it will be the price of an IH shirt.  We all know we usually have no problems with that.  The event date will be April 1 2014.  We are going through locations now.  Hopefully this enables us to better plan.  I will be speaking with GORUCK later this afternoon.

                                  Locations in no paticular order
                                  1.  New York
                                  2.  Washington DC
                                  3.  Laguna Beach
                                  4.  Seattle
                                  5.  Oklahoma City
                                  6.  Florida Keys
                                  7.  Seattle

                                  Please let Z or I know your thoughts.

                                  "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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                                  • bagley920B
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                                    Hoping we can get some more people because that's 300 plus travel and lodging and food etc

                                    If I am not I, who will be? -Henry David Thoreau

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                                    • GilesG
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                                      I see no "Gosport", Which would certainly be a first…..

                                      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                      • zhivagoZ
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                                        More the merrier by all means, I think Jeff was just using 10 as an example.

                                        Let's get 30 of us in this bitch!!!

                                        Zhivago

                                        MM: "we all got to start somewhere"

                                        G: "Never once did he bitch, moan or complain.  He just motivated the team and got on with it"

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                                        • bagley920B
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                                          To be honest, I don't quite care where we go as long as there's good fun, good food, good booze and above all else, good people (you guys)

                                          If I am not I, who will be? -Henry David Thoreau

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                                          • seanoconoS
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                                            EDIT: After reading Doug's post, below, I've simplified for those not wanting to read through my extended rant:

                                            1.) Laguna
                                            2.) Seattle
                                            3.) Keys

                                            Although, I wouldn't mind NYC or DC, either.

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                                            Okay, I am going to sound like a "Grade A" asshole after bagley's genuinely uplifting statement, but here are my thoughts, take them for what you will: Perhaps selfishly, my vote goes to Laguna; it's the best combination of weather, beaches, and tourist attractions -- justifying an extended stay, if so desired. I love Seattle (my native home), but it will probably be cold and wet. The weather doesn't really cooperate until after the 4th of July. The Florida Keys would be cool; probably the most expensive destination, but their beaches are damn nice. New York is always a good idea/location. I like D.C. too, because I think it would be inspiring to do a GORUCK challenge in our nation's capital. Both NY and DC would be pretty cold after a swim, though; just something to consider. My worst location would be OKC. One, what is there to see? Two, where would we swim, in a lake? And three, because I really don't want to get within even a thousand miles of Clay Bennett, or any Thunder fans.

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