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I’m still taking some time off from running, so I decided that I’d hit the gym this week for some cross-training. Honestly, I thought it would be good for me, since I really haven’t done much CT at all since quitting Cal Fit last January.

Monday: 20 min bike, 10 min elliptical
Tuesday: 30 min elliptical
Wednesday: planned day off
Thursday: (slept in) 20 min elliptical
Friday: (slept in/decided it would be ok to take off since I’d try to run Saturday)

I tried the stairmaster for a minute, but my right footfall seemed alot stronger than my left, and I couldn’t get into it. Every time I went to step down with my right foot, it seemed to ‘slap’ and I couldn’t maintain an even pace. I’m not sure if this is related to my current (left) knee problems, or just a general problem. I should probably look into that..

So when I run, I overpronate – that is, I roll my foot in and push off from beneath my big toe, unless I wear motion-control shoes. Well it turns out I under-pronate on the elliptical. The outside of my feet were hurting as I used it, and the next day they were still a bit sore. What the????

I just walked to the store, and my knee is hurting even as I walk. It seems to be getting worse as time goes on! I did miss my glucosamine yesterday, and I switched brands so I don’t know if that has any effect. I just know that I want things to clear up! (I am wondering if part of it is from disuse — I often feel more creeky on days I don’t work out).