After the bulk of my Summer got hijacked, it was finally time for some R&R!
I’m joining Kim @ Kimrunsonthefly and Deborah @ Confessionsofamotherrunner, and moving through a short vacation.
Workouts update
- Monday: Yoga (30 min), 3 miles easy, PB ST + Cardio (25 min)
- Tuesday: Yoga (20 min), 2 recovery miles, Yoga (20 min)
- Wednesday: Yoga (30 min), PB ST (25 min), Walk breaks on the 6-7 hr drive to ME
- Thursday: Taught Yoga (40 minutes), Walking around ME
- Friday: Hiking around ME
- Saturday: Still touring ME as we head south
- Sunday: Heading home, maybe a stop to stretch our legs in VT
Running Mileage: 5 (-3)
PB = Killer B
TM = Treadmill
WU = warmup
CD = cooldown
SB = Stationary Bike
Running Update
Monday Intention: easy
With Henri all set to drop on us, I had no plans to run; in fact, I was considering taking a week off of running altogether. Until I woke up and we had a break in the rain (which came back later in the day). No clothes laid out, no half frozen water bottle — and it was super humid, as you might imagine — but I got out there as soon as I could to cover 3 slow miles.
Tuesday Intention: recover
Shouldn’t a tropical storm blow out the humidity? No such luck. I prepped last night, though, and got out there for 2 slow and sweaty recovery miles.
Favorites of the week
Running was on the light side this week, but walking & some hiking while visiting friends in ME was front & center. I wouldn’t say it was a restful vacation, but it was fun!
We are most likely on the road back home as you read this, so I will probably be late to comments again. I should have a little time this morning before we head home.
ICYMI: It’s a super quick, super destressing guided meditation here. I also have a two short vlogs where I try to explain 2 of the 8 limbs of Yoga here and here. Not quite sure how successful I was!
Coming up on Tuesday: I’m wrapping up August. On Friday it’s time to grab your favorite hot or cold beverage and exchange what’s been going on in our lives.
Chocolaterunsjudy 
How wonderful that you were able to get away after the stressful summer you’ve had.
I love the picture of the flag reflecting in the water puddle. How beautiful after the horrific events of last week.
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I’d take the photo of the flag before everything happened in Afghanistan. 😔
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Glad to hear it was fun.
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Sounds like you had a lot of fun. Glad you were able to have a vacation and hope for safe travels home. I, too, like the flag reflection in the puddle.
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Thank you! The flag reflection was taken before the sad events of last week. It had just caught my eye.
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I am so glad that you finally got to get away! Hope you all had a fantastic few days up there
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Thanks, Deborah! Yes, our friends spoiled us!
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Sounds like you enjoyed your time away 🙂 Wishing you safe travels back home, Judy.
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Thanks, Kim. Condolences to you, again. It was busy but fun!
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Ah! Sounds like a great getaway! The photos look amazing. Much better than my car trip through the deep south last week (eye roll.) Hope you have a nice trip back.
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Thanks, Jenny! Our car ride was only roughly 7 hours & of course it wasn’t solo. Our friends love showing off where they live!
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The glimpse of Maine is lovely! I prefer an active vacation — at least my mind gets to rest. 😉
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Our vacation was pretty active! I could’ve used a little more rest, actually, but that doesn’t mean that I didn’t enjoy it & I’m very grateful to our friends for the invitation.
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Same here with Henri – it made it even more humid here which was just super yucky! Luckily we were blessed with great weather this weekend so I’ll take it!
I’m so glad that you were able to get away for some much needed R&R this week! Love the photos you shared.
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Thanks, Kim! Yes, that heat & humidity last week wasn’t great. We were lucky to be by the ocean for much of it!
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I’m so glad you were able to get away! I went to Maine as a child and I’d love to go back.
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Thanks, Wendy! Having lived in VT in the past, plus races in both NH & ME, we’ve visited many times. But it’s drivable for us. 😊
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Glad you managed to get away and thank you for sharing your lovely photos!
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You’re welcome & thank you!
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Glad you could get away and unwind! Hope you’re feeling nice and refreshed.
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Thanks! It was actually kind of tiring — long drives & lots of activity — but no regrets either. 😊
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I’ve never been to that area of the country. It looks very lovely!! Glad you got away for vacation.
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Thanks, Lisa! Since we lived in VT when we first got married, we’ve been to ME multiple times. It’s a beautiful area if you ever get to it (I’ve never been to most of the midwest).
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Glad you had a fun and active vacation.
And please …. don’t send Henry here!
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We have actually cooled down a great deal this week — hope you are enjoy slightly cooler weather, too.
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Glad you got away! I hope you relaxed and enjoyed yourself.
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Relaxed? Not so much. But we did enjoy! Thanks, Zenaida! I’m relaxing more this week.
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I’m so glad you were able to get away!
Tropical storms rarely cut the humidity. It’s just adding insult to injury.
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Definitely! It’s not like we had to deal with power outages. I can’t even imagine. My heart goes out to all the people in LA — it’s all so traumatic.
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