Sleep

Saturday 26th January - Not allowed to run still, so went out on the bike with Ellie & Jade. Bossington beach to Porlock is great fun on a bike - bogs, deep fords, wet slippery mud. At least my new running shoes don't look new any more!

Also tried bathing foot alternately in hot & cold water! Makes your teeth stand on end.

Today's training: Stamina - failed. Third attempt to stay awake the whole way through Pirates of the Caribbean.

Lasers

Thursday 24th January - Went to see Alison at the sports injury clinic today. She reckons that it was my trainers that have give me the achilies problem, so time to bin them. I have some laser treatment, massage and some good maintenence advice. No running for a week either! Also told that wearing high heels at rehearsals tonight will be good for it! Not sure if I wear them to work tomorrow as well though!!

Thanks to Rob for giving my sponsorship a boost. Thanks for leaving a comment too, it's nice to know some other than Kaz reads this!

Todays Training: Act 2

Forced rest

Wednesday 23rd January - Got my hospital appointment through today. 28th February. Not sure how a general anaesthetic, 4 days before Bideford half marathon will effect me. Suppose there's only one way to find out!

Today's training: Hopping

My achiles heal

Tuesday 22nd January - Bought a supply of vitamin supplements today. Have been advised that embarking on this type of training can lower my immune system, so need to top it up to help fight of any viruses.

Did just 2.5 miles tonight - had to fit it in whilst Ellie was at violin lessons. Glad is was just a short run, my achiles is hurting again. I think it could be my trainers - time to get them looked at.

Today's training: 2.5 mile sprint!

Nice Pair

Monday 21st January - Rehearsals tonight so no time for training. Thanks to Pam & Keith for today's sponsorship.

Today's Training: Nice pair! (come & see the panto, it will make sense!)

Biking

Sunday 20th January - Ankle still aa bit dodgy, so decided on some low impact excercise. Went out on the bike with Ellie. A high gear up the hills makes quite different muscles ache!

Today's training: No thirds