Rob and I are perfect travel partners. We are out from dawn till dusk, or later, and are determined to pack our days with as much sightseeing as possible. I mentioned yesterday how we averaged about 4 miles of walking per day during our Japan trip. Though that doesn’t, and shouldn’t, sound like a lot, it really took a toll on me.
Taking a sit break in the Imperial Palace park, Osaka, Japan.
Included with all the walking was a lot of people dodging and standing. We really didn’t get a chance to sit down much except for lunch and dinner. The subways were usually packed and we had to stand after already being on our feet all day.
Bob and weave. Hiroshima, Japan.
My legs were definitely sore this weekend and the back of my right knee has a bit of painful twinge in it when I walk. Maybe a residual thing from my treadmill injury a few months back?
We’re both hurting, but still enjoying sunset by the Castle. Hiroshima, Japan.
Anyway, vegging this weekend and not hitting up high impact cardio this week should cure the pain. I don’t really do well with resting injuries, I usually just force myself to toughen up and push through it. (That’s probably why I ran cross country my senior year in college with shin splints turned stress fractures.)
I typically need a vacation from our vacations and having the weekend relax time was perfect.
Done walking for the day. Crashing on the Japanese style bed near Mt. Fuji.
Weekly Challenge
This week’s challenge should be mellow on the leg joins and tough on arms.
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Well, I don’t “like” your knee twinge, but I do like that you were able to walk so much and see so many sights. Again, nice photos.
Thanks, Maddie. The pain is definitely worth it.
Japan looks nice – my parents have been, but I haven’t!
If it’s a vacation where I’m sightseeing – definitely need another little vacay after that. haha! it is tiring to be walking around all day!
It really is tiring to walk around all day. You should go to Japan sometime if you get the chance. Awesome country.
I definitely need vacations from my vacations like you. I’m always so exhausted after from site seeing and not getting a normal amount of sleep, plus eating different foods. I feel like my body goes into detox after a few days of vacation eating!
I’m like you. My body gets all crazy with the new foods and out of routine eating. It’s odd how sensitive our stomaches can be.