A slightly stray set in last night’s volleyball game did a small number on my ankle. The ball was set too close to the net and slightly too wide. I couldn’t reach it with a normal spike, so I knocked it over the block with my left hand, but came down with one foot on the base of the support pole. I’ve always had relatively strong (more like inflexible) ankles, and it didn’t turn over at all. In fact, I didn’t notice anything until long after I got home—a slight swelling and a bit of resistance to rotation.

I’ve got an anti-inflammatory gel on it, and I’m going to skip my cardio class tonight at the gym. My next game isn’t until Sunday, so I’ve got a bit of time to rest it off.