Hike in the park!

I'm taking it easy but I've actually done two hikes lately- I hiked up a small mountain on Thursday (about 200 feet up, maybe 1.5 miles of walking) and today I went to the park with the dog and walked about 30 minutes.

I feel pretty good. I have a little sock-like thing that helps to keep my foot from flattening too much or something. It really really helps.

I was supposed to rest this week, as there are few weeks left and I must heal, but it hasn't seemed to happen, what with fieldwork and stuff.

I'm back? Hike in the park

Hiked/walked today in the park with the dog. 25 minutes.

Finally given the OK to walk around a normal amount by the doc. Heels are better now, but the problem of an odd muscle on the inner sole of my foot near my heel remains. Didn't have any pain during the walk though, which is good!

I can't wait to start training more, but I have to take it slow or I risk going back to square one.

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.