I decided to try to go for a run, no matter how short, just because it was driving me crazy thinking I could. I started out at a moderate walk this morning, and felt pretty good. I wasn't favoring my left ankle like the last couple of days. But once I started running--er... hobbling? Yeah. I don't know. I'm kind of disappointed. I finished a short mile loop around the neighborhood, and ran a little more, but walked most of it. I tried running on the grass at the school and it really wasn't that different.  It wasn't terribly painful- probably a 4 or 5 out of 10, worse at the end of the jaunt. I'm icing it now, elevated on the couch with me. I'm not sure what caused it. My coworker, a fellow running enthusiast, suggested that it could be my shoes. I'm doubtful, but they are designed with the over-pronator in mind, and it's possible that my left ankle/foot just doesn't like it. The right one is just fine, but I don't want to hurt it by compensating too much or whatever. I had that problem when I fractured my hip a few years back; my left hip was definitely getting the wear while the right one was out of commission. ;/ I'm bummed, honestly. I wanted to be a runner soooo bad. I mean, this is a pretty minor setback, but good gravy. I'm only three weeks into my regular running. I was actually ENJOYING waking up early and getting out into the cold, dark mornings. Like, really really. I was already reaping the benefits of running and NOW???? It's pretty frustrating that I have to take it easy. I mean, come on.