A week into Plan B and it's not going well. My foot has been grumbling all week and I've not had a good weeks training. Yoga on Tuesday was wonderful. On Wednesday morning I went out early in the morning in the rain to run for the first time in 10 days. I was aware of my foot all the way round but after 4k I became more aware of a "toilet" problem so needed to head back asap. Fortunately I made it, just, and it reminded me the importance of routine i.e. ....no need to go into detail here as I think you get the point!
I then took my bike to get it's annual service and due to a part needing ordered I haven't had my bike back yet which hasn't helped.
Thursday and Friday I was in London so no ability to train but I did a lot of walking and my foot wasn't happy. On Saturday it was a glorious day but I had booked a days golf for a friends birthday so we were away for the day. Turnberry is a fantastic golf course on the Ayrshire course and the sun shone all day. However my foot really started to hurt and my calf muscle began to stiffen. By the end I was limping and the pain was affecting my golf - that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it.
I rolled my foot, stretched my calf and hoped I'd be able to run today, Sunday. Sadly there was no improvement in my foot and calf so today became a rest day.
I am meeting my podiatrist on Tuesday night and he is looking at stiffening the mid foot area to provide more support to my foot. We are also looking at my footwear which when I do a post mortem, it might turn out to be a major factor despite taking advice at the time. I will also be booking a massage for my calf and foot which I don't think will result in a "happy ending"!
Is a plan C required? Maybe but not before I get the orthotics adjusted and look at changing my shoes. Hopefully the bike will be back and I can get in the miles. I'll be back in the pool and between those two should keep my fitness up. My taking part on a sprint triathlon and a half marathon are in the balance and I'm not even thinking about my 100 mile run at the end of August. A lot will depend on the next few weeks. Get out there and enjoy the summer folks!
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