All Smiles For The Chill In The Air

Would you believe that it finally came: that chill in the air???!!! And I could not be happier! That fall feeling puts a bit of a spring in my step and makes everything so much easier. Plus, I can be in cozy clothes without sweating my booty off! It’s a good week!

Sunday

Cardio: 3.6 miles, walking

We got home just a little before midnight and we all took advantage of a lie-in. I was just tired in my bones. The weather was cool enough that I could take the pugs for a walk, but that was the extent of my motivation for the day.

It was my biggest goal to sit on the couch and eat snacks, and that’s exactly what I did.

Monday

Cardio: 7.13 miles, running

Nothing feels more motivating than getting out early in the morning on a cool day. I absolutely ate it up and never wanted to stop.

I also had a day to myself. Mr PugRunner took H back to school, with A riding along, and then he dropped A off at a birthday dinner for a friend. In the meantime, I cleaned and got some meal prep done for the week: more taquitos and breakfast sausage muffins. There was also a cinnamon roll incident but we don’t have to talk about that.

Tuesday

Cardio: 6.77 miles, running + .47 miles, walking

Back to school and back to routine. The morning started with another lovely run.

And then I had a dog walk. It’s pretty interesting how quickly the days warm up. Unfortunately, by the time my client was scheduled, it was way too hot for a long or intense workout. Boo.

Wednesday

Cardio: 6.25 miles, walking

Yay for walk days! They are really a nice break in the middle of the week.

I spent a ton of time trying to get up to date with all my work and obligations, and I was fairly successful at it. Since I am a person who feeds on positive reinforcement, this is all fodder to keep it up.

Thursday

Cardio: 6.15 miles, running (speedwork)

I can’t believe the week is almost over. On Thursdays, I try to do some speed intervals, and the cooler weather absolutely made the experience more pleasant.

I also got to walk with my regular client and she was loving the weather. Less pleasant was round two of estate planning. Today we delved into all the awful details. Yuck.

We made up for it with a date night at a friend’s tiki bar. This year, they created a Halloween speakeasy, and we had so much fun.

Friday

Cardio: 6.31 miles, running + 1.5 miles, walking

Usually, I go out with J on Friday mornings, but she had an appointment so I was on my own.

I got some company with another puppy friend, who loves his long midday walks! And then we hung out for the rest of the day, prepping for another band weekend!

Saturday

Cardio: 4 miles, walking

I got in a quick walk before we loaded up to head to Orlando for the BOA competition. This year, we drew a later position so it wasn’t a super early morning.

We were super lucky to meet up with Meghan for dinner near the stadium, and we also got in some cute Halloween vibes.

Thoughts + Goals

The week itself was not super busy, but the band weekends are pretty exhausting. We have this Orlando competition, the MPA performance at a local school, an exhibition about an hour away, and then Indianapolis.

And then that puts us through Halloween and firmly into the end of year holidays. I’m mostly excited about that, although it means another year will be drawing to a close. How did that happen?

Due to senior night on Halloween and a few other things, we didn’t get to have quite so many spooky activities, but we will see if I can make up for it this fall and winter. It would be nice to host a brunch or dip party, and I think we finally have the time to work it in.

I’m glad to be racing again. Yes, it makes for early mornings, but it feels good to get out there and work towards a goal. We will do the Spiked Apple 5K again (they have a new medal that is super cute, and I want to see my horse friend again), and I hope to do a Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas event. Fingers crossed.