the doc's report

i've been having these random sharp pains in my right ankle for a few months now. it's just a sharp lil YEOWSERS, then it's over and everything is fine. i figured it was due to the shoes i was wearing to work sometimes (possible culprit = black boots), so i retired them hoping it would go away; not the case. i've sort of ignored it as it has never bothered me during my training. lately the pain has been happening more, so i went to visit dr. perry julien (one of the best sports podiatrists around)... his assessment: a subluxing peroneal tendon. he took a quick look, applied some pressure that i had to resist, then said something like "hey cool! shelley, check this out." (shelley is friend/fellow training buddy, that is his assistant). the problem was quite clear to see: the peroneal tendon has been basically dislocated and is riding atop my ankle bone; normally, it should be positioned behind/below the joint. an xray confirmed all. the little groove under the ankle that basically guides the tendon is all but nonexistent.

so now what?
well, maybe nothing. as long as it continues to be relatively dormant, i can likely forego any treatment.. just some interim icing as needed. however if it decides to rear its ugly head and cause me mucho pain, then surgery is the only option (and not exactly a minor one at that; i'd likely be off my foot for 3 months).

so meanwhile, i will give my ankle much love. at least now i have a doctor's note to stay away from all those girly, pointed, heeled shoes that i despise so much! :-)