XC Skiing sucks

My time on skiing paths has continued from Sunday. Even if I dislike the whole idea of XC skiing almost as much as aqua running, it is my only way to get my engine humming. Running is not yet an option since the running conditions are bit too unhealthy for recovering achilles. I've started skiing around 6 AM which means that your ass freezes off due to low temperatures (like yesterday it was sub 0F).

I have to confess that achilles is now doing better day after day. Creaking (Pt. II) has slowly left the building and I'm able to do some of the eccentric workouts which I'm supposed to do. So good news this time.