Yesterday, I used my orthotics while working out at the gym. . . while using the orthotics helped my feet from hurting as badly as they normally would after walking on the treadmill, this morning, my calves are aching. Just doing 30 minutes on the treadmill was a killer yesterday. I thought my legs were going to fall off. But, this was my first time using them, so I think I will keep on trying for a while to see if I can make any progress.

Maybe tonight, instead of the treadmill, I'll lift some weights. That way something else can be sore.

I walked all over Beijing and did not use the orthotics. My heels hurt a little bit, but it was easily solved by taking a large dose of Ibuprofen. And I only had to take the Ibuprofen a couple of times during the week I was there. So why is it that when I'm on a treadmill, my feet will hurt . . . I mean I can really feel some pain.

The weather is getting nicer. I think I'll stop by the store and pick up some chicken for grilling. I have a rasberry chipote sauce that I can add at the last minute of grilling. Yum!