Not last time I came here, but the time before, I bought a pair of Asics GT-2100s for $59. That's about £35. I was expecting to do something similar this time as my current pair have well and truly had it.

Run-Tex, the huge running store conveniently located next door to Krzys's apartment, is the sort of shop where I could easily spend about £5,000 in one day, so it was hard to try and confine myself to getting a simple pair of shoes but I managed it. Unfortunately though, this time, they were not as cheap. I had my feet professionally analysed and was advised on the best pair of shoes to get. They were also the most expensive. Funny that.

Anyway I'm now the proud owner of a fancy new pair of Gel Kayanos or something or other. Feels like I'm running on springs. Went for a run round the lake last night and didn't time myself or the distance but it certainly felt like I was running on air.

I go home tomorrow. Boo. Don't want to go. Love it here. We've just been out for a curry. But I'll be back for the marathon in February, all being well. The half, I should say. Better start training when I get back.