Fieldwork

Did fieldwork today which basically involves walking around a field and taking measurements for 3 hours. Not too bad. I wore my hiking boots and felt pretty fine for the day. It was hot out though and I was a little sleepy this afternoon.
My heels really hurt once we got back. This happens sometimes anyway, after moving around for 3 hours and then sitting in the car for an hour, muscles get tight.
I'd like to do some more exercise for the rest of my body that feels fine, but I don't want to hurt myself!

Rest

I'll have to take a small break. Yesterday while speedwalking to my car in poor shoes (it was freezing out and I was wearing capris and a light sweater) my calves, ankles and feet started KILLING me. I seemed to be fine later and walked my dog as usual, but later my right Achilles tendon area was swollen, as well as the underside of my foot! At least it's not both tendons.

I'm really mad that I can't do anything, but I really don't want to jeopardize my GC hike! Darnit. Maybe in a few days I'll try the recumbent bike in the exercise room. Fieldwork will be interesting tomorrow!

Yoga

20 minutes of yoga, lower body.

Got my new sleeping bag from Marmot! Down, 15 degree, 2 lbs, very nice!

Canyon hike

Hiked today in a little canyon near Palm Springs. Didn't hurt that it was gorgeous!

5 miles, 450 feet elevation, including a little bit of scrambling and climbing on ladders. Lots of fun.

Hike with Dog

Did a quick hike (25 minutes) this morning in the park with the dog in addition to my normal 25 minute walk.

Yoga Upper and Lower

40 minutes of yoga. Did both upper and lower body routines. A little tired now!

Trying to avoid some pain in my heels perhaps from bad shoes tuesday or my elliptical workout. Hopefully it's not plantar fasciitis. I never thought my body would complain so much!

Elliptical/fieldwork

Took a good walk up to my field site and measured and planted today.
Also did 35 minutes on the elliptical. It was good. I got a little tired, but that's alright! Felt good otherwise in terms of muscles and joints.

Thinking about a good long walk one of these days to get me prepared for some long days. That way I can add a heavy backpack later on to get used to that too.