Putting July In The Rearview

Another month is almost gone, and I think I’m ready for the next. I think. There were definitely some bright spots in July, but it’s also a month that marks the beginning of big changes, and dynamic shifts. I’m usually ok at flexible, but this year has required quite a bit of rolling with the punches, and I’d like to be done with that for awhile, if at all possible.

Sunday

• Cardio: 4.79 miles, walking

The day started with a nice walk. Fortunately, the pets I am with right now are very much on my timetable, so it hasn’t been hard to make it all work.

Mr PugRunner and I have been trading off driving A places if we both need the car, and I was on deck to pick him up from his girlfriend’s house. When I told him I was on my way, he let me know that Mr. Softee was at the amenity center, if I was interested. Well… It was National Ice Cream Day, so yes, yes I was. We both got cups of twist with sprinkles.

Monday

• Cardio: 5.32 miles running

A big Monday started with a nice run.

And it was the first day of band camp! Our band does 8-noon and 4-8PM practices four days a week for their summer band camp, and so they are off to a great start.

Yes, it was Monday, but my old PTA/PTSO crew got together for a Mumus And Margaritas party. We all brought Mexican dips and snacks, and splurged on margaritas! We also played Left Right Center, and would you believe I won all three games????!!!! Huge night! Also, can we please get back to mumus? They are so adorable and comfortable!

Tuesday

• Cardio: 5.18 miles, running + .42 miles, walking

Morning came early and hard. I didn’t really drink too much, so it wasn’t terrible, but it would have been nice to stay in bed. Oh, well. There was definitely something off in the air, and it shouldn’t have come as a huge shock that we got poured on for a few minutes! The raindrops were so big I almost thought it was hail!

Fortunately, it kept things cool so my midday dog walk was pleasant.

Wednesday

• Cardio: 6.7 miles, walking

I really look forward to my walk days in the middle of the week. It’s a nice break, while still moving forward.

We just barely beat the rain storm when I walked my client at lunch time. The thunder came pretty loudly, but thankfully, it didn’t phase her at all.

Thursday

• Cardio: 6.36 miles, running + .44 miles, walking

This was the earliest I managed to get out of the house this week, and it felt good. Temps are still almost 80 before the sunrise, with super high humidity, so it’s not great, but it’s manageable if you go slow and easy.

Midday, I added almost 1/2 mile with my last dog walk of the week.

The bad weather (heat and rain) is making my hips and ankle fairly stiff and a little achy, but I’m powering through. I’m trying to keep my feet up and get in some decent stretches, but you know what they say about good intentions.

Friday

• Cardio: 5.12 miles, running

I’m really so happy that J is joining me at the tail end of my runs. It’s been a hard summer with heat, illness, and injury, but I love our cooldowns. I just have to remember to take a photo with her!

The boys left for Atlanta at o’dark thirty so I spent the day bouncing around to the pugs and all the other pets I’m watching. We got a good system down and i felt pretty accomplished when I crawled into bed that night.

Saturday

• Cardio: 4.06 miles, walking

I would have loved a few more miles this morning, but I also wanted a little sleep too.

Since the boys are out of town, I’m pulling double duty between the pugs and some clients. It’s not hard, but it does take some time and scheduling to make it all work. It will be good to report from my own bed over the next week… at least until Friday!

Thoughts + Goals

I’m kind of bummed over the lack of gym time, but sometimes real world activity is just as good. After all, I wrangled enough animals this week to help me close all my circles with ease, so that has to be a win.

Additionally, I’m looking forward to a few days at home on my own. The boys are out of town, and I can dig into some deep cleaning that has gone neglected. I’ve already done all the bedding (along with shams and comforters) and maybe I can get the pugs scrubbed and cleaned up, too. That would be ideal.

In Case You Missed It

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• This Or That: Local Races Vs. Racecations
• Common Running Injuries + How To Prevent Them
• July Runfessions: The Heat Is On (And On And On)

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