The March Into Spring

Happy March! We are coming off another week of up and down weather, and we have our eyes on springing ahead and longer days. All good things, right? Florida spring doesn’t bloom quite like other parts of the country, but we will see the grass get brighter and a return of the dreaded humidity, so here’s to all that!

Sunday

Cardio: 5.41 miles, walking

With two clients (one overnight and one for just walks), I definitely got in some miles this week. While it’s nice to take myself for a walk, I also enjoy having a canine companion. I did get a little drizzled on for my solo walk, but all the dogs stayed dry!

Monday

Cardio: 4.3 miles, running + 1.99 miles, walking

Monday and Tuesday promised to be super buys days. Even with back to back to back clients and not being home, I managed to squeeze in a quick run. I even caught a glimpse of two deer. Usually I see more in this neighborhood, but I was getting out later due to the cold temperatures, so…

I was able to pop home for a quick minute, and then hopped on a zoom book club meeting. It was a small group as some of the women were dealing with the snowstorm up north, and no one loved the book (Murder Takes A Vacation by Laura Lippman), but it was good to catch up with this particular group.

Tuesday

Cardio: 3.78 miles, running + 1.96 miles, walking

Good morning, Tuesday! I had a nice little run before getting on my rotation of dog walks!

At 1:30, I had a follow up at the derm. If you joined me for runfessions, you would know that my biopsy came back all clear, and I was so very relieved. Moving on!

And then, in the evening, we had A’s pre-MPA concert. I haven’t heard much of what he’s been working on, and we were absolutely thrilled to see him debut on the bass drum with the symphonic band, and perform multiple solos for wind ensemble. It was so wonderful.

Wednesday

Cardio: 5.62 miles, walking

New shoe day! I love these!

I was absolutely in the weeds, so I opted out of my regular book club. I was disappointed, but I had so much work to do.

Thursday

Cardio: 4.38 miles, running + 2.12 miles, walking

And it’s starting to warm up again. It’s really such a roller coaster.

I’m in it for the beautiful blue skies.

Friday

Cardio: 6.04 miles, running + 1.5 miles, walking

This was really a great run and I felt a little heavy, but mostly good. Yes, it was humid, but I also managed to get out a little earlier so that helped.

Let me tell you this wild story: I went to the first of two dog walks for the day. It was my last day with this pup, walking him mid-morning and mid-afternoon. He was a little off: usually he wants to go for a long walk and today, he didn’t. Instead of playing, he just flopped down and demanded pets (which I gave, happily). It was almost time for me to leave when I heard a motorcycle. The dog RAN to the door. Through the window, I saw a man approach. He plugged in the garage code, so I assume he lived here. When he didn’t come right in, I decided to end the visit and exit, which is when he came in and followed me out. I introduced myself, as I usually deal with his wife, and he said he came home early. Of course, I confirmed with my client directly that she didn’t need me for the rest of the day, and I was on my way, but oof. That was a little alarming. Nothing like a suprise homeowner to get the heart pumping.

In the evening, we celebrated a friend’s Change of Command. It’s been a really great career for him, and he’s so excited to move on to his next chapter.

Saturday

Cardio: 2.37 miles, walking

Early and busy day! I had to get up with my alarm for the first time in a week to get in some miles and pack up the house.

A had two MPA performances: symphonic band at 10AM where he helped out with percussion, and wind ensemble at 2PM. It was a wonderful way to spend the day.