Unprecedented heat waves. Floods. Wildfires. The madness continues, and we are only halfway through July. On the plus side, I have a whole week and a half off! Is that an amazing feeling? You know it! But the sun keeps rising and setting and we keep on moving. So let’s dive in.
Sunday
- Cardio: 5.89 miles, walking
- Strength: resistance bands, 20 minutes
Today was my last day with a client, which then opened up my time off! Of course, I started the day with a nice walk, and got to see this gorgeous hawk hanging out on my fence.
And then I just worked around the house until Mr. PugRunner got home. I trimmed weeds and bushes along the fenceline and did all the laundry. Mr PugRunner got in around dinner time, from his “mancation” on a houseboat on the springs. Super fun for him, and he had a blast.
Monday
- Cardio: 6.32 miles, running
Up and at ’em!
A little drama this week. Luna has been vomiting after breakfast a few times, and so we took her to the vet. The diagnosis after xrays, bloodwork and a urinalysis? She’s a pug who’s being pretty picky. We stopped giving her allergy meds over the weekend just to see if maybe those are upsetting her tummy. If so, they will likely change her meds or add in some pepcid.
Tuesday
- Cardio: 6.04 miles, running
Another busy day! I beat the heat with a nice morning run.
I took A to his last dentist appointment with his current provider (now that his orthodontic treatment is finished, he doesn’t need to stay at the pediatric dentist), and then we went shopping for his apartment. He’s been gathering things here and there, but he needed bedding, a shower curtain, and some other things. We had lunch together and honestly had such a wonderful day. IKEA about did us in, but we accomplished our mission!
Wednesday
- Cardio: 4.49 miles, walking
Wednesdays are for walking. Yay. I love running but it’s nice to get a break from time to time.
Honestly, it was just a chill day. And that was needed. I almost don’t know what to do with my extra time. Almost.
Thursday
- Cardio: 5.75 miles, running
And back at it. It seems like the week is getting even warmer, which is pretty rough. It’s also making me pretty tired midday. We aren’t getting tons of rain, but the stormclouds do roll through to make things pretty dark and dreary. That’s the story of summer here.
Friday
- Cardio: 5.91 miles, running + walking
TGIF! Of course, the morning started with a run that quickly devolved into a walk. When it’s almost 80F before the sun comes up, you just do what you can.
I was pretty productive through the day, and then Mr PugRunner and I went for dinner and drinks at The Block. It’s a “park” and community space built out of shipping containers, with a stage, seating, bars and dining options, as well as a kids’s park and dog park. There was even live music but we didn’t make it that late.
Saturday
- Cardio: 4.72 miles, walking
I slept in just a little bit. Getting enough sleep and beating the heat is a dangerous balance.
And then it was a house day. Literally, all I did was be at home. Yes, there was laundry and social media work, but there was also tv, and petting the pugs and homemade pizza for dinner. Yay!
Thoughts + Goals
These next few weeks are going to fly and I’m bracing for impact. We are as prepared and ready as we can be, and I hope that makes the transition go more smoothly.
Other positives are that we have our travel calendar shaping up. Some are big trips, some are smaller, but all are fun and I’m looking forward to it. I’m a planning kind of person, so it’s exciting to have things to look forward to.
What I DO need to start planning is my next local race! I can’t believe it’s been months, but I’m really starting to get that itch and it’s time to get something on the books!
In Case You Missed It
On the blog this week:
- Counting Down To A New Season
- How To Stay Active On Vacation Without Ruining Your Trip
- The Real Reasons We Run (That Have Nothing To Do With Health Or Fitness)
- The Blueprint For Epic Universe: How To Plan Your Trip
- 5 Ways To Make Summer Running Fun Again
How was your week in training? Do you have a pet that’s a picky eater? How is the summer going?
Weekly Rundown
I am linking up with the Weekly Rundown, with Confessions of A Mother Runner and Running on the Fly! Check them out!
Yay for some down time! You sure do deserve it after how much you’ve been working lately.
I don’t think I’ve been to Ikea in decades!
It’s been years for me, too! It’s a great store but you really need to go in with an idea of what you need.
Ha I remember my son wanting nothing to do with picking out bedding or towels. My daughter and I jumped at the chance to pick out a whole color coordinated set lol. Sounds like your t me off arrived just at the right time. Enjoy having a less stressful schedule
It’s such a different experience. He is super frugal so he doesn’t necessarily want a lot of new things, but it’s also hard because I want to send him off with beautifully coordinated things. But I’m stepping back so he can steer the ship.
I love that hawk! We’ve been seeing a lot of birds here in northern Wisconsin–had a couple of Bald Eagles fly over us, and today we saw a Golden Eagle! Lots of cranes and an egret, too. I love being so close to nature.
Sorry to hear about Luna’s lack of appetite. Cocoa goes through that from time to time. We’ve never figured it out.
I agree with Deborah–my son couldn’t care less about bedding and towels. That is, until we got him moved in. I’m sure you’ll be making plenty more trips to Target before you send him off! Hang in there, mama!
We have an assigned hour to roll up with the van or truck and drop off boxes. After that, we’re going to leave him to start putting things away, and head to the grocery store, Target/Walmart and Costco as needed for things we didn’t get or that he realizes he needs.
I bet you’re enjoying your time off! What other fun things do you have on your agenda?
I hope you can figure out what’s bothering Luna’s stomach and she starts feeling better quickly. Poor baby!
She seems ok. Still picky about her food, but she’s eating and not getting sick.
Great to have time off esp with the hubby on his mancation (love that).
No dorm for A? Still there’s a lot of stuff to buy. Good luck.
Hope Luna is feeling better too.
He had a blast and I’m glad he went!
No dorms. We have very limited housing at the schools here.This is considered “student housing.” It’s off campus, but it’s exclusively for students in the immediate area. Each bedroom has its own lease (which is so much better than a regular apartment), and they do a lot of events and socials for the residents. The apartments are all furnished and some utilities are included as well, so it’s more of a hybrid experience. I would have preferred a dorm, but this is what worked out.
Enjoy that time off! We’ve had such hot & humid mornings lately, especially for ALL of my July races, LOL.
I can’t even look at July races. It’s too much.
Ooh! I LOVED helping Paul get set up in his first couple of apartments/houses. Honestly, it’s fun to feel needed, and that they still need our input.
We haven’t had a lot of rain, so it’s been unrelentingly hot. Plus there was a fire in the Everglades so we got some smoke- nothing like what they had up north though. Ah, summer- at least we haven’t had any hurricanes!!!
Your week off sounds SO NICE!!! And- you went to the new Universal park? I have to jump over and read that post!
Oh, no! Stay safe!
We did Epic in May, right when he got out of school, and it was a good time. I wouldn’t dare go now. Too hot, too busy, and not enough shade, seating, or rides. The lines get soooo long and with the heat and sun there’s no way.
Oh those IKEA visits! I get so overwhelmed by that place. Of course my kids love to go there and we walk out with an odd lamp or a pillow. Thankfully we don’t have one close by or I’d have to go more often!
Poor Luna. I hope you figure out what makes her feel better. We got some news about our cat Luna. She needs to go on a kidney care diet, which means separate feedings for our cats. That’s a huge deal as we have always just left dry food for them to graze on. It’s been a big change, but so far the first few days have worked out.
I *need* to have something to look forward to on my travel calendar! Enjoy your down time!
We were absolutely unhinged by the time we left lol!
Oh, poor your Luna! I’m sure that situation is pretty challenging! Good luck!
We just filled in a ton on our calendar, so I’m excited for that!