Well…despite a distinct lack of running, my shins are back to hurting. Ice required. I’m not sure why they’re hurting. Perhaps standing while working all day; perhaps the training fins, perhaps the dramatic increase in exercise over the last two weeks. Perhaps also the nimbus. In truth, I probably need new orthotics, I’m just not in the place to afford them at the moment, but at the same time I don’t think that I can go into the academy not having them – particularly if there’s lots of running involved.
Slept much better last night. Got in bed for 9.15 then read for a while. Sleep came relatively easily after about half 10. Was up at half 5 and off to the beach for a sprint session. Was so nice down at the beach this morning. Will probably wear swimmers and a bra next time and do some water running afterwards. Will be a bit of a pain in the arse though if I’m wet getting into the car. The water was lovely, the little bit we did paddle. Did the sprints in the soft sand 5 x about 20m, 5 x short hills, 5 x long hills. All up about 30 minutes.
Going to the gym before work today, then working 12 – 9. Not a bad day really. Eyes feel tired again, but there’s been plenty of food sent to work so I’ll have lots of supplies when I get there. 2 x protein shakes today me thinks.
At work again now. Minding the second shop. Probably my favourite job in this place. Gym was alright, though I got a little carried away with the whole application thing and was a bit late for the gym. This application is taking up a hell of a lot of time. Who keeps track of everywhere they’ve lived since they were 10?
Anyway, the gym. No cardio warm up, just jump in and go…
Not bad considering I was running late. Still working up to working proper hard, but I’m getting there. Consistency is most important until it becomes a lifestyle change. Working a lot less hours next week, so hope to get even more training done. And some more golf.
Just in from work. Am shagged. I’ve a really tight left hamstring, a sore left knee and my neck feels shite. As does my right trap. Hoping a night of sleep and not getting up at 5.30am will soothe all the pain and fatigue, I don’t think it will, but there’s always hope. I was feeling good until now – or till my knee started hurting at about 4pm. Not exactly sure what it is – amd a little worried, but for no particular reason. I feel as though it’s all to do with the hamstring that’s tight as feck. Feel incredibly old tonight.
Updating before bed. Is this what life has come to??
