Testing my gear

Armed with my new orthotic insoles and my new high tech running top I headed out in a beautiful sunny day. I also increased the weight in my rucksack to 8kg as I gradually get closer to the 10kg target. I didn't have any music as I'd accidently left it in my running jacket which was washed - end of Nano so that's saving me some weight already! The new insoles were more comfortable as I pounded 15 miles around the streets and the increased weight was ok although occassionally I got the odd twinge inbetween my sholder blades. I did a few stretches which seemed to work so I'll have to continue doing this when running. My new running top, which is the same high tech material as my shorts, was so good I didn't even notice it. That's the sign of a good shirt. So at the end of the week I have ran 52 miles and am feeling good. I won't run now till Wednesday so my legs can have a rest and I've got a sports massage booked for the evening. This will be perfect preparation for my trip to Morocco and the training camp. Finally yesterday I ate my first freeze dried foot - spag bog it said on the lable and to be fare it taste ok. The secret was not to look at it but in the Desert I'll be starving after the runs so I'll be in "scabby heeded wean" mode meaning I could eat a child with a rash on it's head!