step by step

On Friday I felt some pains in my leg again. Since then I took 4 days of rest.

I saw the doctor again today and he didn't seem too concerned, "Listen to your body. If you get any pains, rest up..."

I want to train. Just to be fit and get the exercise buzz. However, I don't want to get stuck in a training/injury cycle. To exercise or not to exercise is a difficult choice.

This December we've got two weeks in Japan followed by two weeks on the beach for Christmas. I want to focus on aerobic training, cross training, variety and of course rest. All going well I'll be able to turn it up a notch in January.

Back on the stepping machine today. Level 20 for 60 mins. I love the way the heart rate builds gradually.

Followed by some stretching exercises on the mats.

Tuesday's training: Stepping machine - level 20 × 60 mins (115 spm target, 6700 steps, 1300 m climbing) + stretching exercises