Well, I did exactly the same thing.
I was 1 week into my 10-week Tri 101 program and rolled my ankle while I was running. That was February.
The first thing I did was go to a doctor and get x-rays. After the Dr. saw me and said I was OK to run, with a brace... I felt better about training.
I ran with an ankle brace for about 3 weeks, and then decided it really wasn't helping that much and started to run without it.
I also biked with the ankle brace on, but unfortunately I couldn't swim with it on... and it HURT to swim for a good 2-3 weeks. My foot flopping around in the water was not good. And, I couldn't push off the wall with that foot.
Yes, I had pain and swelling... and yes, there was some mild discomfort... but I just went on about my business.
The pain has never really gone away... and when I do something like... running drills... the pain flares up again. It is not accute pain, so I just work through it. Mild pain is just... annoying. And let's face it... doing this sport requires some bit of pain tolerance.
I would strongly suggest that you go to a Dr. and MAKE SURE that you didn't SERIOUSLY injure yourself, before you continue training. There is no reason why you should risk permanent and extended injury.
Good luck, keep us updated.



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