Yup, we jumped right over Spring and into Summer with several days of record breaking heat. Very reminiscent of when we moved in here 14 years ago (also in April). How did that go for me?
Some perspective: today Facebook told me 2 & 9 years ago it snowed on this day
I’m joining Kim @ Kimrunsonthefly and Deborah @ Confessionsofamotherrunner and fighting the sudden heat.
Workouts update
- Monday: Yoga (30 min), 5 miles easy, Dogwalk, Yoga PM (30 min)
- Tuesday: Yoga (20 min), PB Walking with Weights (25 min), (Dogwalk
- Wednesday: Yoga (45 min), Dogwalk, Yoga PM (30 min)
- Thursday: Yoga (20 min), 3 hot miles, Yoga PM (30 min)
- Friday: Yoga (30 min), 1 recovery mile, Dogwalk, Pilates (15 min)
- Saturday: Yoga (20 min), Dogwalk, Yoga PM (30 min)
- Sunday: Yoga (20 min), 3 miles easy, probably walking with weights & more Yoga later
Running Mileage: 12 (+1)
PB = Killer B
TM = Treadmill
WU = warmup
CD = cooldown
SB = Stationary Bike
Running Update
Monday intention: add a mile (and go easy, of course)
It wasn’t windy! Yeah! Except I couldn’t figure out how to dress. I was a bit overdressed but I survived. Again paces all over the place, but the last couple of miles were the fastest. I think mainly because it’s a pretty flat path, but there’s a slight incline going out, and therefore a slight decline coming back.
Thursday intention: rolling hills (a little strengthening)
It’s official: 4/13 first day I complain it’s too hot. Well, not complaining about the day, the weather is really welcome, but the run was a drag (as in I dragged myself through it). Sudden heat is never fun. I made the decision to shorten the planned 4 mile run to 3, and do a recovery mile tomorrow. Hopefully much earlier!
Friday intention: recover
So about yesterday’s run — turns out we broke a record yesterday with a high of 88F. Man that little 3 mile run wiped me out all day long. I had to break out the Nuun. This morning, however — what a pleasure. What a difference a day and starting 2 hours earlier can make, LOL! Did I mention this mile was faster than any mile on yesterday’s run? That’s because of the cooler temps, the cloud cover, and I do my recovery runs without walking.
Sunday intention: just do it
They keep saying we’re going to get cooler — and we are cooler than Thursday & Friday — yet still experiencing Summer like temps. I got out much earlier again, so this run wasn’t bad, just very slow. Better to be slow than have no energy the rest of the day! They promised clouds, though; there weren’t any — but at least the leaves are coming out so a tiny bit more shade.
Favorites of the week
Despite the heat, the weather really was a favorite. No humidity. The bugs aren’t out in force yet. We’ve been able to eat out on our deck. Otherwise it was a busy, tiring week. I did let the cheery crabapples and magnificent magnolias entertain me on this run but I didn’t take any photos. I just wanted to get home!
And there’s this big red I don’t even know what to call it thing on one of Bandit’s back paws. It’s not huge, he’s not limping, but I was alerted to it because he was licking more than normal. No idea what it is and now have to try to get a vet appointment next week — no dog walking today.
ICYMI: I love using the wall as a prop (even if I look dead here). Show yourself some love and practice with me here. If you’re short on time I’ve got a shorter Spring Yin Yoga practice here.
Coming up next Week: Definitely just the Sunday Weekly Rundown.
Chocolaterunsjudy 
Hope Bandit is OK.
Couldn’t believe you were warmer than us and it lasted longer. Ours broke yesterday.
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It was cooler yesterday, but still mid 80s! Bandit isn’t licking this morning, but I also haven’t been able to get a peek at it this morning either.
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So even though it was hot and my runs were hard, I would never complain that it’s too hot when we have a warm spell in April! It felt fabulous to be warm.
I wonder what Bandit got into!
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No idea about Bandit yet — he’s not licking this morning so it must’ve just happened last night. Maybe we’ll be lucky & it will just disappear.
Aside from the runs, it *mostly* felt great! And the bursting out of Spummer (Spring/Summer) has been really nice, too.
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Just got a look at the paw. Whatever it is, it’s much smaller today. So something must’ve happened at bedtime. Maybe it will shrink enough so that we can skip the vet visit!
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Our heat spell broke (practically with an abrupt crash) yesterday afternoon. The heat went “poof” and the wind turned cold. Currently, there’s some of the winter “white crap” falling from the sky. UGH! I love all the beauty of the spring blossoms, so I hope this winter rewind doesn’t do much damage. I hope Bandit is alright!
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I’m sorry about the white stuff. We are cooler although still not cool (that’s coming tomorrow, unfortunately, but minus the S word).
Whatever it is on Bandit seems smaller this morning & he’s not licking it. I’m hoping maybe we won’t need the vet visit after all.
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Yes I thought today would be cloudy but it was not… but much cooler than Thurs, Fri and Sat. Looks like those tank tops will go away this week. It always makes me happy to wear skirts again… winter is so long.
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I was very happy to run in skirts this week.
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Oh, I hope you get good news at the vet. Sweet Bandit. Keep us posted!
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It’s smaller today & he’s not licking more than normal, so I’m hoping we won’t need a vet visit. Definitely doesn’t warrant a trip to the emergency vet, thank goodness!
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There is no way I am ready to run in the 80s. I don’t even run in that temperature in the summer, since I go out early.
I love daffodils.
Glad Bandit seems to be doing OK.
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I don’t run as early as you do but this week I did have to move my start time 2 hours earlier! Next week sadly it can be later again. How is your mom doing?
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Everyone seems to have had a taste of summer this week! I am not ready to bypass spring quite yet. Hope Bandit is ok!
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A cold front is blowing through as I type. Thanks; I hope the thing on Bandit’s paw is even smaller tomorrow. He’s not limping or holding that paw up & those are good signs.
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That is some crazy heat for April! We hit 82 4 days in a row and I was thrilled about it. It was still in the 50s when I did my runs, so it’s all good.
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82, as long as it’s not humid, would feel lovely. 88 & 89 was a bit much, but hey, it was better than snow!
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Yes, it’s absolutely crazy that you were hotter than us! Right when you had your record high temps, we had our deluge of rain. Today it was 88 again though.
I LOVE the daffodil photo!
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I almost titled the post “this week brought to you by daffodils”, LOL! Well, just like your cool temps this time of year are short lived our warm ones are too. And like I said to Marcia, at this time of year I’ll take it over snow!
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Those first hot days really do zap the energy out of us, doesn’t it! Phew!! I see we have a potential for snow tomorrow. Good thing I didn’t put away my tights like I wanted to! My skirts were still packed away so no running in skirts for me this past week.
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Running in skirts last week was awesome! I switch things around, but nothing is ever too far away. 🙂
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I hope Bandit gets better soon! it’s always upsetting when pets are unwell.
Nice to see you’re able to run more but oh, that temperature! That’s impressive for April. Those daffodils are wonderful! Aren’t they exactly what we need after a long winter?
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I so agree on the daffodils! A ray of sunshine (although last week we had plenty of it). Bandit actually seems fine, and whatever it is has shrunk considerably. So now it’s a question of does he or does he not need to go to the vet?
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It definitely warmed up a little too fast for my liking – not ready for the upper 80s just yet! I hope Bandit is ok!
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Thanks Michelle. I have an appointment for Bandit tomorrow but not sure if we’ll keep it.
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It got so hot!
All the turtles are out doing their sunbathing here. They love this time of year. Me? I could do without.
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Spring is a real rollercoaster in these parts. You just never know which season will show up. Sometimes 3 in one day! 🤣
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Hope Bandit is doing OK as I’ve come to this late again (on a big catchup on blogs right now). That’s very hot! We’ve been up and down but I went out for my 10 minute test run this morning (run #4 hooray) and was definitely overdressed!
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Bandit seems good; thanks. It was very hot & we’ve been back & forth a lot since then — but no more snow (except a few seconds on Thursday).
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