Fall seems to be moving in. I’m mostly okay with that. A little wistful, of course, I’ll miss my skirts and the long days. In fact, as I was folding up and putting away a few of my Summer skirts today, I couldn’t help but wonder if that will be the last time I wear them. They’re so comfortable!
We don’t get spring flowers without the other seasons, though, so to every thing there is a season.
Joining Kim @ Kimrunsonthefly and Deborah @ Confessionsofamotherrunner, and sharing a bit of a cut back week before I start my last “push” for my virutal 10k at the end of September.
Workouts update
- Monday: Dogwalk, Filmed Yoga Video (20 min), Pilates (25 min)
- Tuesday: Dogwalk, Peloton Bootcamp (2ish miles + ST)
- Wednesday: Some hiking, Soul Stroll, Yoga (15 min)
- Thursday: Soggy Dogwalk, Pilates with exercise band (30 min), Yoga (20 min)
- Friday: 7 mile LSD
- Saturday: Dogwalk, PB Walking + Toning (30 min), Yoga (20 min)
- Sunday: 3 miles easy, joined the Dogwalk to cool down . . . Yoga later?
Mileage: 12 (-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*
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Running Update
Tuesday intention: get stronger for virtual 10k in Sept
I wanted a 60 minute bootcamp so I could get in a couple of extra miles (almost literally). Not enough running on the 30 & 45 min bootcamps. I also wanted a beginner bootcamp. There are no 60 minute beginner bootcamps! I was definitely a sweaty mess, literally dripping all over the room, by the end — in a good way. With some DOMs for a couple of days afterward — also in a good way.
Friday intention: keeping others in mind
It was warm and humid, although not horribly so. The run was okay, nothing to write home about and not terrible — look Ma, no bugs! Maybe I should have waited for Sunday (much cooler weather) after all, but I’m planning a short run later in the day on Sunday to enjoy that cool weather.
Every mile was devoted to someone: my mom, Mr. Judy, you bloggers, and so on. It helps . . . a little.
Sunday intention: find the joy in the run
It was still humid when I stuck my head out early in the morning, and as usual, I forgot that usually the humidity dissipates later in the morning, so I got out earlier. By which time it was lovely running weather.
So much joy: the weather, the cool breezes, the lack of bugs, last mile being the fastest, V02 coming back up, the bells from the local church. I may mourn the coming loss of skirts, but this is my kind of weather!
Favorites of the week
I traded some hiking for a run this week. I love doing that! At our first pick the tiny parking lot was completely full. At my second option the park was closed! So it was on to plan c, which is a park I’ve been to several times, and Mr. Judy has been a few times. We had never done the Indian Ladder Trail, which is a short but scenic trail that had been closed a couple of years after a woman was paralyzed by falling rocks.
In fact, we had plans to do that trail right around the time that incident happened, but we chose to go to another park instead. I knew there were stairs, but I didn’t know what they looked like — when we got there, I worried about the dogs.
They went up & down them just fine, although my heart was in my mouth because I was really afraid of Lola slipping and falling on them. She has a lot of arthritis and has fallen on our own stairs. She also doesn’t like to be carried. The dogs also kept trying to pull over to the cliff side of the trail, which made things interesting.
Bandit did actually slip and fall on some rocks at some point, but he was fine, just wet and a little muddy. This trail has several waterfalls, but it’s been very dry so they were tiny (we had had some rain shortly before this hike).
I’m glad that we finally got to do this trail — it was especially nice since there were very few people doing the trail while we were there, and most had masks on. We actually didn’t, although we had masks with us; mainly because it was mostly empty. It’s a narrow trail for the most part, and the park has made it one way (it used to be two ways).
Do you enjoy subbing some other fav activity for a run sometimes?
Is fall moving in for you? If yes, how do you feel about that?
What was the highlight of your week?
ICYMI: Give me 20ish minutes and I’ll help you get a full body workout using light weights and Yoga. Watch it here.
Coming up on Tuesday: It’s time to wrap up August. On Friday it’s time to get together over tea/coffee here. What will you be sipping?
Chocolaterunsjudy 
I’ve been subbing hiking for my runs all summer. It works.
The highlight of my week is always getting together with my running friends. Although I ran 12 miles, I’m sure we chatted for longer than it takes to run.
I am very sad to see fall arriving because of the declining daylight. The heat and bugs didn’t bother me but I have a short memory lol
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Oh, it’s not the first (or last) time I’ve subbed hiking for running.
Declining daylight isn’t fun for anyone.
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No especially when you work until 4 pm.
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Like you, I am welcoming Fall. Although I want to drink/eat all things pumpkin right now, I’ll wait until the temperature gets a little cooler 🙂
Over the past few months I’ve found that if I don’t really want to run, I will do a bootcamp class. I still get in a good amount of miles (around 3) but it’s broken out into 10-12 minute segments. It also helps me get in some strength training too.
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Yes, not really craving hot drinks. Which is real true, I drink hot tea year round. 😊
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That trail and climb reminds me of the hike Tom and I went on in Wisconsin earlier this summer. It’s acutally closed but we still went. I want to go back in the fall to see the colors.
I don’t think there is such a thing as beginner bootcamp. Just pace yourself to do it your way. That’s what we do at CrossFit bootcamp, anyways. There are athletes of all levels there.
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Love the view from your hike! Like you, I feel the need to do the 60 min bootcamps to get a few miles in. Most are with Jess Sims and she is tough! I need to let go of that silly milage goal and try shorter ones — but then I feel I might as well do a treadmill run and strength workout. #PelotonProblems 😉
I am always ready for fall weather, but we usually stay pretty warn until October.
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We never know what season we’ll get with any of them! I’m sure we’ll be back & forth for a while until it gets cold and stays that way.
For the bootcamp it just depends on what my intention is, I have done some of the shorter ones, too. But it’s a good way to get in some miles & ST — when I try to do it on my own I find it too boring.
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Oh I’ve done boot amps before. So yes, I modified as needed, which just meant sometimes doing less reps or pausing. I absolutely think one could make a beginner boot camp though!
I just couldn’t get what I wanted it seems in anything less than advanced. It was fine.
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It’s definitely getting to autumn here and I’ve discovered I don’t have enough non-fuzzy inside but long-sleeved or long-legged kit now I’m running more often! Purchases have been made …
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I have all the running clothes I need, pretty much anyway. And I’m sure I’ll buy more when Skirt Sports is back up & running.
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I’ve been trading lots of activities for running lately. Looking forward to those cooler temps. Hiking sounds great right now. Fall is my favorite season so looking forward to the leaves changing. Have a great week!
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I prefer Spring to Fall (except both seasons tend to rain too much!), mostly because it just feels so hopeful to me. Both are so short here, though.
Hoping you catch some cooler temps, too.
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When I’m not running I’ve been going on walks this summer, which is a nice way to still get outside. I don’t feel like fall will be here any time soon! Its still really hot and I have a feeling it will be this way for awhile.
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Although we’ve definitely had some heat & humidity, the mornings are (mostly) getting cooler, a sure sign of Fall.
But of course I’m a few hundred miles north of you!
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I’m loving all the pics from the hike! The waterfalls are beautiful! Fall definitely present in the mornings here (high 50/s/low 60’s), but summer usually returns by lunch. Since I’m on the bike right now, most mornings, it feels a lot cooler than the temps indicate….as you know, that’s too cold for me LOL
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Biking is definitely harder as it gets chillier, I’m sure!
We’ve been back & forth between some pretty hot & humid days & some really lovely ones.
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Even though fall is my favorite season, I always feel a little sad when it arrives. It reminds me of the passing of time and the long winter ahead. Your hike pics are gorgeous. How fun to take the dogs along!
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I think everyone who lives in cold places are a little sad when Fall arrives!
Well, the dogs added a bit of challenge to the hike. Much easier with one than with two (as I’m sure you know).
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Aww you and Bandit.
Luckily we can get another few months out of Skirt weather. I was very close to wearing Cascade for the marathon. Stocky legs here keep them from getting cold and I find myself in Skirt and long sleeves more than I do capris and a tee
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I haven’t worn anything but a skirt on the run so far, but there have been days when I needed leggings or pants because it was so cool already!
My legs are not exactly svelte but I get cold easily — especially when I’m finished running! That can be a real problem for me in the cooler months.
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Yeah that’s the one benefit of most of my runs start/ending at home vs. driving to it. Instant warmth.But on the plus side you have heated car if cold
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Well, it’s been a long time since it’s been cold, LOL! Which won’t be true for long . . .
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I am ready to embrace the Fall though I will miss the extra daylight.
Looks like a nice hike – I usually do a fair amount of hiking in the summer but this year a lot of my favorite trails were closed.
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It’s cool-ish today, but humid. Yesterday was great though!
Some trails were closed here this summer, but there were plenty that were open. The heat & humidity kept me from more hiking for the most part. Plus if it’s too warm, we can’t take the dogs. And the bugs! I just don’t enjoy bugs at all. Luckily they are beginning to disappear.
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I don’t like staying still if I’m looking for breakfast either. I get it.
Love that you were able to get out for such a gorgeous hike, although I would be nervous to have Luna with me for sure. That dog has zero fear.
No fall showing up here. It’s hotter and more humid than ever.
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The dogs mind me pretty well, the nervous part was Lola injuring herself on the stairs. It would be so much easier if she were easier to carry — or if it was just her. All’s well that ends well!
We can talk again in winter. We will be so envious of your weather then!
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I was on the Peloton when I wasn’t running. I still like running more. 🙂
I am ready for Fall. This week is cooling down but I am not liking the later sunrise in the morning. Also, with Fall it means Winter is right behind and I don’t like Winter at all. Plus, I read that it will be cold and snowy this Winter. Of course it will since what else can happen?
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I think really you just have to take one season at a time. If you spend too much time thinking about Winter when it isn’t Winter you don’t really enjoy the Fall! But I get it. Believe me, I get it!
Last year was predicted to be cold & snowy too. It wasn’t a piece of cake, but it wasn’t as bad as predicted — most of the snow came in December, LOL!
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You are right! It wasn’t as bad as predicted but my coworker and I laugh because of everything that is happening this year..”of course it will be cold and snowy”. 😉😜
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Your hiking pictures are lovely. I really enjoy hiking, but we’ve only been once this summer. I’m glad we bloggers kept you company on your run! I find doing things like that really makes the time go by faster.
We were under a tornado watch all afternoon and evening yesterday. We didn’t get the eerily yellowish sky you’re talking about, but I’ve seen it before and it’s unnerving.
Have a great weekend, Judy!
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We haven’t done any really serious hiking. There’s the dogs (and Mr. Judy). But we have been having fun exploring more.
Yup, the sky that day was definitely unnerving!
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