Monday I rested. I phoned a sports massage person and got myself an appointment for Thursday. I used to have massages regularly when I was marathon training before and really think they help to keep everything in working order.

Failing that, I will do as OSN suggested.



Tuesday 21 March.

I did a 2.5 mile walk/run in the morning to see how the calf would behave after a few days of lower mileage. It was ok, a little stiff but not too bad.
Then I went for a swim. 50 lengths, including practicing front crawl breathing again (or drowning) which is getting easier and I can go further than I was a little while ago. I actually managed 8 lengths before getting puffed this time.
In the evening I met Yumyum for a run along the seafront. It was a nice, easy conversational pace and the calf/heel was fine all the way. I wondered if this was because its had the rest of the day to loosen up?
Anyway, a splendid day and a smug feeling at the end of it.

2.5 miles (am)
Average pace 13.07
Average HR 128

50 lengths swim
some against the clock

6 miles (pm)
Average pace 12.00
Average HR 137
Peak HR 160
72.47 minutes



Today is a rest day. Just the usual chores and walking.
And - the calf feels better than of late.