The weather in June was all over the place. Mostly lovely, so I can’t complain. A couple of weekends were so chilly that one day I had to take my Yoga inside. Then it heated up quickly! Luckily I picked the right spot for my Yoga platform. It’s nice and shady and even on days in the low 90s I am comfortable back there.
Now the ants are a different story . . .
I am taking a break from stronger lyrics (strong is my word for 2020), but “Hey Girl” from Lady Gaga & Florence Welch (a song not familiar to me) caught my eye — I thought it was a good message for the times.
Hey girl, hey girl
We can make it easy if we lift each other
Hey girl, hey girl
We don’t need to keep on one-in’ up another
Although aimed at women, it’s a good message for everyone. Stop tearing people down to make yourself feel better. We all rise together.
Getting in scheduled runs
I’m still happy with 3 x week for the forseeable future. It gives me more time for my stationary bike, strength training, and Yoga. I kept thinking I would go a little longer for my long run, but then someone turned the thermostat to hot and humid.
Grade Earned: A
Recording my runs
Maybe this sections just needs to go away . . . like many of us think about 2020.
Grade Earned: F
Dynamic Warmup
I’ve been doing good with a pre-, and usually a post-run stretch, thanks to Peloton.
Grade Earned: A+
Foam Rolling
I’ve been exploring a lot of new things, so I’m back to foam rolling only before I run. I know my body would be very happy if I tried for more again. It still needs to be a goal!
Grade Earned: B
Nutrition
Mostly good. The extreme heat towards the end of the month had me not so hungry. Definitely room for improvement though. Isn’t there always?
Grade Earned: B
Support
- Massage? Nope. We all know why.
- Chiropractor Appointment? See massage.
- Do I need a hair appointment? While we can get haircuts again, my hairdresser is actually opening a new salon. Which hasn’t happened yet. It’s braid season; I can wait.
Grade Earned: F
Cross Training
Running less means I have more time for other fitness activities, which I enjoy. Yet it still seems as though there’s not enough hours in a day to get everything done!
Grade Earned: A+
June 2020 gets . . .
. . . an A. A couple of Fs again, but mostly June was a decent month.
June Goals:
- Continue exploring Peloton App. Y. There’s a lot to love, but there are some things I’m not as fond of. Nothing’s perfect, right?
- Continue running 3 x week. Y. I also made an effort to keep those runs outside — it wasn’t easy when the second half of the month was stacked with heat waves but I persevered.
- Set an intention for each run. Y. I like to work towards goals, and since I don’t actually have a running goal right now, having an intention for every run gives me a “goal” (read more about intentions here).
- Continue almost daily foam rolling. N. I foam rolled before my runs. That’s all.
- Continue to try to eat intuitively — unless the weight starts to creep up. Y. Weight is basically in maintenance mode, and that’s okay.
- Explore a Backbend Course Y/N. As I wrote last month, I couldn’t find a specific build to Wheel course. I should have just modified this goal to work on strengthening my arms and core — which I did. I have a feeling that it will take a lot longer than a month, and may not be a pose that works for me. We’ll talk again at the end of the year.
- Take the tests for the online Reiki course I’m taking. N. I am taking a meditation course in July. I’m still practicing Reiki on myself, and when I have time/remember, the dogs. Even occasionally Mr. Judy.
Which leads me to July Goals:
- Continue exploring Peloton App. I haven’t tried a meditation yet. I’ve only done one Yoga class. Then there’s the Artist series that Kim @ Kookyrunner turned me on to.
- Continue running 3 x week. If it ain’t broke . . .
- Set an intention for each run. I enjoy this goal!
- Learn more about meditation. I’ve been meditating for several years. I enjoy creating meditations for my YouTube channel (here). I’d been looking into meditation teacher trainings — but when someone I’d been following offered a shorter (30 hour) , discounted course, I signed up. Hopefully I’ll be adding more meditations with what I learn.
- Extend either a weekday or long run. I will admit, summer running is not my jam. I have extended some weekday runs. I’d like to run a little longer for my long runs, but I just haven’t been feeling it with the weather.
- Continue to try to eat intuitively — unless the weight starts to creep up. I think this is another permanent goal.
- Complete virtual July 4th race. This may not happen in July — it might have even already happened!
Linking up with Zenaida Arroyo and Kim @ Kookyrunner
This week I am also joining up with the new Runners’ Roundup linkup.
Chocolaterunsjudy 
A very good month. Solid goals for July.
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Thanks, Natalie!
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Good job on June, Judy!! Yes, I guess you’re allowed to remove the “recording runs” feature. Although, I hope you will record your 4 July run! Or wait – you said it already happened? Haha, well done!
I like that you add your intentions to each of your runs. It adds another dimension to “just” going out for a run.
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I probably will “run” the race on the fourth. For me it’s just about supporting the race, really.
I really should get back to journaling though — not necessarily runs, but in general.
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A good month. You are very disciplined.
Luckily I enjoy the summer and the heat. I would run more longer during the week but than darn job. Lol.
My only real goal is to stay healthy and keep moving.
Without races, not much to run blog about. Looking forward to my first one whenever that will be.
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You are always on the move. I’d call that disciplined as well.
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“We all rise together.” – YES! More of this please 🙂
Great job on your June goals and I love what you’ve outlined for July. Of course let me know if you have any questions about the Peloton app (there are a bunch of yoga classes included in the Artist Series).
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Ok, can you search the app? If you can, I haven’t figured that out after 2 months! I’m using it on an ipad.
Also, where did the Artist series GO? It was on the featured page, and then it disappeared! Help!
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Those lyrics about rising together is spot-on. We all need to be there for each other…hugging (virtually) when things aren’t great, and cheering when things go well.
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The running community is the best!
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Great job! Definitely agree we could stand to lift each other up more.
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Thank you!
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Despite of the craziness of the world, you do seem more carefree and happy the last month. Glad you are feeling good about your goals. I have definitely let my eating slip a bit lately but oh well! Happy July
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I go back & forth, like most people. I definitely chafe at some of my restrictions. But one thing is for sure: this too shall pass!
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I’ll lift you up by telling you that you’re way too hard on yourself! You are doing great!
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I guess I would’ve been a hard grader if I was a teacher. Or just honest! Thanks, Wendy!
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A decent month and yes, I agree with Wendy!
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What can I say? I think As must be earned. It’s better than average, and mostly, I’d say an average month. Not bad, not great.
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Looks like June was a great month for you! I’ve been trying to foam roll more but I haven’t been very consistent about it. I’d say I do it like 3 times a week if I’m lucky. I know my body would appreciate a little more time on there!
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Since I do the foam rolling before I run, I do at least do it 3 x week. I have a lot of stuff I’m working on right now, though, so there’s just so many hours in a day. 🙂 Which I shouldn’t say to a mother . . .
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We are (people in general, Americans in particular) are going through tough times right now. Lifting each other up would be a great thing.
You did great for June. And I don’t think anything caused by COVID should mark down your grades!
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Thanks, Debbie! Unfortunately the whole world is going through tough times.
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What a solid month, definitely deserving of that fantastic A! And I love your message of lifting each other up – people don’t do enough of that in the world.
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It’s always great to see the positives that can come out of bad things.
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You deserve all A’s due to the the situation we are in. We are limited to what we can do right now.
I love how in this group of bloggers we can all lift each other up.
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Well, I choose to be more limited than I have to be. I just feel it’s the right choice for me.
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