Legs don't fail me now

80 Days to Paris.

After being home for 3 days, I am back on the road and back at sea-level, struggling to eat right and get some training in. Plus, it's been a tough week so far: My feet have been killing me the last few days, with my right ankle giving me some pain, and the top of my left foot that has been hurting. I only hope it's not the new shoes.

So, I've tried to listen to the advise I have read online or in magazines to "listen to your body", and gave myself a bit of rest. Oh, don't get me wrong, the timing was also very convenient; on Monday evening I was busy getting ready for an early flight the next morning, and yesterday I was tied up in a business meeting that ended late, after having spent most of the day traveling. So today was the first training I had done since last Sunday's 7 mile run.

I had a decent run on the treadmill, but I just couldn't muster up the gumption to do more than 5K (3.12m). Then, to not feel like a total washout, I decided to jump on the elliptical machine for an additional 15 minutes. Well, about 30 seconds in my calves started to really cramp up. By minute 5 I was in pain! Well I managed to push through and complete my 15 minutes (I know, I know, so much for listening to my body), but I was limping all the way back to my hotel room.

Sore ankles. Sore feet. Cramping legs. Damn. It's hard enough to train while traveling, but this added challenge is a real, well....pain in the leg!

Training update:

Monday - Diddley

Tuesday - Diddley Squat

Today - 5k (3.12m) on the treadmill; 27:19; Followed by 15 minutes on elliptical machine. Total calories burned: 760. Playlist: The Beatles Abbey Road.