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| Wisdom dispensed by Erik Lee |
Day 129
'You have to learn to be precious,' announces Erik as Hyacinth and I struggle in plank and squat positions respectively,
'Footballers are precious. Have you watched them hit the deck as soon as they are touched?'
'Isn't that just footballers being drama queens?' I offer.
'Not just that.' Erik says
'It's their reaction times. Something hits them and they respond like lightning. So when you hit one of those low hurdles, you must lift up your feet as if they've burned you. And don't stamp,' he adds, watching me sternly as I sidestep over the low hurdles in the rope exercise. Keep your core tight and place your feet. Don't stamp them.'
He's right on that last point. The burn in my heel from miles-induced plantar fasciitis is hurting like hell. The session on the track tonight (1600m, 1200m, 1000m, 800m, 400m) has left it further inflamed. My taper should now replace the miles with lengths. I'll spend more time in the pool. Being precious.
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