I know a lot of people suffered with Mother Nature’s actions last week, and if you were caught in the Derecho or in the wildfires, know you are still in my thoughts.
We were treated to a dose of cool, almost Fall like days until the weekend. It was a much needed break from the heat and humidity!
Joining Kim @ Kimrunsonthefly and Deborah @ Confessionsofamotherrunner, and enjoying that break in the weather immensely!
Workouts update
- Monday: 3 miles easy, PB Walk + Toning (25 min)
- Tuesday: Dogwalk, Pilates (30 min)
- Wednesday: Dogwalk, Miniband Toning (25 min)
- Thursday: 8 mile LSD
- Friday: Dogwalk, Filmed 2 Yoga Videos (40 min)
- Saturday: Dogwalk, Peloton Bootcamp (roughly 1.5 miles of running + ST)
- Sunday: Yoga WU (10 min), 3 miles easy, maybe film a Yoga Video and/or Pilates later — or a walk?
Mileage: 15.5 (+3.5)
JY = Jasyoga
PB = Killer B
TM = Treadmill
YFR = Yoga for Runners*
WU = warmup
CD = cooldown
SB = Stationary Bike
YFPR = Yoga for Pain Relief
YTU = Yoga Tune Up Lower Body*
*Disclaimer: Amazon affiliate links; I will make a small amount of money if you buy through these links
Running Update
Monday intention: enjoy the weather!
After a mostly sleepless night (no idea why), it was a pleasure to get out later and still be cool. My only intention was to take it easy and enjoy the cooler weather. Thank you, Weather Gods! Best part: not a single bug!
Took a break about 2/3 of the way through my long run to explore
Thursday intention: enjoy the weather — again!
It was the nicest morning in 2 months. No joke. I don’t usually do a long run on a Thursday, but I can — and I didn’t want to pass that opportunity up! I changed up my route — because, boredom — and explored a little bit. And I thoroughly enjoyed the weather! And again: no bugs. Except where I explored, briefly.
Saturday intention: getting stronger via speed work a la Bootcamp
I did a Peloton Bootcamp (intermediate) that was roughly 20 min running (broken into 3 intervals) and 20 minutes strength training. I also discovered when I did a walk CD that walk/run intervals are under Walking. Seriously, WTF, Peloton?
There are also running classes that use intervals, and you could certainly turn those into walk/run intervals. Anyway, good to know going forward. Only took me about 4 months to figure that out, completely by accident.
Sunday intention: get body used torunning downhill again
I got out early and although warm, it was a short run and still relatively shady so it felt ok — mostly, but not completely, bug free. With my Dempsey Challenge coming up next month (you can read about it and donate here), I’m hitting some downhills again, so it’s was time to ease into it today.
Favorites of the week
It was a pretty quiet week. I did sort of get in four runs (if you include the short bits of running in the Peloton bootcamp). I got in three ST sessions. Some Pilates, some Yoga, not too shabby.
I met up with a friend I hadn’t seen in a while for a good long talk. She did the virtual XC series “with” me and I gave her her mug.
Did you get pummeled by weather in the last couple of weeks?
Still finding new places to explore locally?
What was the highlight of your week?
ICYMI: Turns out a stuck shift key on our keyboard caused our computer to not boot. Seriously? Well, at least it was an easy fix in the end. This week I do have the video to help you work on your balance up. Watch it here.
Coming up on Tuesday: 3 things you should think about changing as you age. On Friday it’s time to join Marcia’s every popular runfessional here. What do you need to get off your chest in August?
Chocolaterunsjudy 
I ran a route today I somehow haven’t run for ages – in fact I’ve only ever run that exact route twice, weirdly, once with Cari exactly two years ago today, which is why I ran it today. Highlight of the week, too, although we also found some cool new TV programmes to watch together which was cheering (esp as we head into a local re-lockdown).
It’s been cooler here, very autumnal, and I’ve made my peace with the fact that my tomatoes are never going to fruit this year. I did well with runner beans at least …
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We are in the hunt for a new TV programs. Right now we are re-watching the West Wing.
Thankfully our numbers are still quite low here, but obviously that’s not the case for the much of the US. So I’m still very cautious.
We were a lot cooler, but we’ve had enough heat this summer that my tomatoes are being picked. 🙂
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I also appreciated the break in heat and humidity this week. We’re back to the hot weather today but there were a few mornings this week where it felt like we got a glimpse of Fall and I loved it.
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It felt wonderful, didn’t it? I don’t think this heat wave is going to last all that long either. Hopefully you’ll have some cool weather for your staycation!
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The break in the humidity this week was heavenly!
You had a great mix of workouts this week!
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The break really, really, REALLY helped, LOL!
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The weather this week was fabulous–I can’t remember such a beautiful streak of good days. We’re back into the heat this week. I also noticed very few bugs too. Except for the spiders-they are starting to build their webs for fall.
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I didn’t know spiders actually had a season! I got some great pics of them when I walked across that bridge last week but never shared those.
Now that it’s warmer again (briefly) the bugs are back, but I think we may actually be on the other side of summer. Don’t want winter but frankly I’ve been waiting for this all summer!
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Other than the derecho last week, I have no complaints at all about our weather. Overall it’s been a lovely summer. Our heat is building back and the humidity is climbing, but it’s still bearable because the nights cool off a bit. I’ve been thinking lately of all the routes I do not currently run because I save them for marathon-training miles over 10.
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Our summer was mostly unseasonably hot & humid — good thing I wasn’t training for anything!
I don’t think I ran a single double digit run all year!
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Still hot and humid around here but I do hope to get back to running this week. Fingers crossed! Glad you had some nicer days of running. Way to go on those bootcamps & they definitely count as running. Good luck w your filming this week! Thanks for linking up
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Good luck with the running this coming week.
I couldn’t film today due to thunderstorms & rain. I’m actually ahead of schedule for a change though. 🙂
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Glad you had a nice week! Despite the derecho, we’ve had pretty nice weather (cool and low/moderate humidity) since…and that was so nice for all the clean-up and lack of electricity. Haven’t spotted too many bugs yet…
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That’s good that it’s not buggy. You’ve definitely had more than your fair share of bad stuff happening lately, Kim, you at least deserve some nice weather, especially since you can still bike.
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The weather is some parts of the country is just awful. We had a few days of nice, cool weather but it didn’t stick around for long. Glad you could enjoy the weather this week!
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The nice weather just may have saved my sanity! Sure it’s hot & humid now, but it won’t be sticking around that long.
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Had the same weather as you but too busy work wise to enjoy the cooler temps. Saturday’s run was quite humid.
Yes. Always exploring new places. Thurs was Thacher and tomorrow hope to hike in the Adirondacks.
Highlight was today playing tennis with my friends. It was dry in Chestertown but thunderstorms a short way away at the marina. Where I am sleeping tonight.
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LOL on the computer glitch! The highlight of my week was when my son and his wife stopped by and stayed for (take-out) dinner. In person is so much better than texting.
The Peloton App could use some “fixing” but I’m sure any improvements would make someone complain. 😉
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Getting together with family is always good. I haven’t seen my sister in person since my Feb, actually. We don’t go to see my mom on the same day.
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Hopefully the storms settled down by the time you went to sleep. Although water always attracts lightning . . .
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No rain last night. Missed it today too. Started after we finished our 4 hour hike.
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We are still getting slammed by daily storms. In fact, there was just a huge bolt of lightning, and crack of thunder and it scared us all half to death! This is just very unusual for us and this time of year.
I’m glad you had some cooler weather – that would be nice. I went out this morning and it was like running with a wet towel wrapped around my head.
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Stay safe with those hurricanes!
Yes, the cooler weather was much appreciated. Today is quite hot & humid though (for up here).
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I hope one day there is a search option in the Peloton app. It is needed. I still cannot find the foam rolling classes.
Another great week for you! Busy.
Well, not exactly for exploring but I’ve found “new” places for running. One day I will find the house I want to buy. 🙂
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Foam rolling is by Hannah Corbin. I think it’s under stretching.
I think new places for running definitely can be considered exploring.
How are you guys doing? Still sending healing vibes to you all.
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Thanks, Judy. They’re both doing much better. Looks like the worst is over. Hopefully soon my mother can visit. I have seen her a few times but from the window.
I will look up those foam rolling classes.
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I did one today I really liked. It’s an older one filmed in her home. Some of the others were just ok, but I haven’t tried them all yet.
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Spring for us starts on 1st Sept, so August is when it starts getting warmer and feeling like Spring for us. BUT last week we had a sudden cold front and apparently it was even snowing in the Western Cape (South Africa). It was such a shock as we had already started packing away our winter stuff! Luckily this week, things feel normal again.
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The transitional season are always so hard.
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Last week’s weather was much cooler here as well, but the heat and humidity is back in full force this week. We had flash flooding two weeks ago, but other than that it’s been pretty typical August weather overall.
Have a great weekend, Judy!
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It’s humid today, but it was VERY cool this week (as evidenced by my hoodie on our hike on Wed). We’re supposed to have another washout tomorrow, and then it’ll cool down again. I am so ready for that! Although some 70s without humidity is just about right for skirts. 🙂
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