To start with

I haven't been running for about 3 weeks now, as I had started cycling a lot. I realised that the cycling wasn't doing me much good in terms of getting fit, the kind of cycling I do doesn't encourage much stamina. I'm a lazy cycler. It's infinitely more enjoyable than sweating it out in the gym but I know if I want to get fit I have to run. So when I rested the running in favour of cycling I was doing 4km relatively easily, and it's taking me some time to get back in to it.

I was away on a course in Swindon this week for a few nights so I took the opportunity to get back in the gym. It was hard work and I managed 3km on 2 consecutive nights. The gym was hot and there was no entertainment so it was more of a slog than my usual gym. I know this sounds like an excuse but I really think the heat and boredom contributed to me only managing 3km, and god it was hard.

Today I was back at my usual gym and managed 4km running with a short walk for afters. I think I am running "wrong" because always, without fail, my left calf muscle aches like mad afterwards. I think I may be twisting my left foot when I'm running. I need to sort this out, but it could be something to do with running on a treadmill. I am always conscious of needing to stay "between the lines" so maybe I'm over-compensating.

When I got home I swam for a little bit but nothing too strenuous, just a bit of arm-work really using the floaty sticks. I also did 220 sit-ups. My legs are aching nicely now and I feel good.