I dislike step.

I get to take fitness classes at work for free, so I usually try to do something that lands around lunchtime. It's a good break, I don't have to work out when I get home, and it keeps me awake through the afternoon. Thursdays, I try to go to a class that is a combination of cardio and strength training. I go because I need the strength training. Unfortunately, the instructor is also a step instructor, so once in awhile she pulls the steps out.

I'm not a coordinated person. I can't dance, I don't pick up on footwork too easily and I'm not good at falling properly. So step + me = bad, bad idea.

This past Thursday, the instructor pulled out the steps. I'm already there, I can't just leave, so whatever, I'll try it. We didn't do anything complicated (grapevines and whatever else those crazy step people do), and I didn't even have my step up on risers (not making myself look good here). Despite all that, I managed to misstep and miss the step, rolling my right ankle. Of course, another woman fell and hit her head, so I probably got off easier, but still. If we wanted a step class, we'd take a step class. Plenty are offered. Keep the steps in storage on Thursdays, please?

I felt fine Thursday and finished the class. Then yesterday after work I went to the Capitol Hill Block Party. As with all concerts, I wore boots with no support, really, and was standing for hours. By the time I got home, my poor ankle was definitely swollen. And this morning, its tender.

So no running for me, AGAIN. This is getting old. Maybe it'll feel better tomorrow if I ice it and stay off of it today.

I dislike step.