Escape to the 80's

On a note of escapism, I had a million things to do on Saturday.  I did about half of them, and then went to the movies for the first time in ages to see ‘Boy’; a wonderful New Zealand film set in a tiny east coast village back in the 80's (loved the Michael Jackson Haka at the end).  I sat carefully with my neck supported and managed to forget my pain for the better part of two hours…fantastic. 

I wanted to get to the gym but had a doctor’s appointment right smack in the middle of the morning and my gym closes at 1pm on weekends, which is a pain in the butt.  I intended to go yesterday but slept in until 11.30am and did not have enough time to eat, let my breakfast settle and then hit the gym.  Probably just as well, as I slept in a funny position and my neck gave me hell as a result.

I found a new Asics race belt on Saturday evening.  This one has a bottle holder and two zippered pockets either side of the bottle – one will be used for gummy gels, and the other for whatever else I need that is small and easy to carry!  I was happy when I found it was on sale, but even better, it was just $15.  Bargain! 

Yesterday I hit Shoe Clinic and got a pair of 2XU compression calf guards and yet another pair of my beloved Drymax socks.  I am ready for the 10km now.  The first thing that blows up during a race is my left ankle ligaments, and then my calves start to complain.  With calf guards on during the race and compression socks and tights afterwards, I should be fine and besides, there is no bike section in the 10km.

Off to physio again tonight, I am hoping she will give me the all clear to start swimming again.