Too Hot To Handle

I don’t know what to say. The summer eased in and very quickly became one of the hottest on record. This weekend, we are seeing temps in the high 90s and low 100s, and I’m not into it. Not one little bit. I am so grateful we just got our a/c replaced because I don’t know how an older unit would keep up. But enough complaining (for this paragraph).

Sunday

Cardio: 5 miles, walking

Our week kicked off on a great note! I said goodbye to the pup I was watching and all her neighborhood deer, and moved back home!

And spent the rest of the day with the family. It’s always good to settle back in and sleep in my own bed.

Monday

Cardio: 5.78 miles, running + .63 miles, walking

Things were a little cooler in the morning, and I was down for it.

Tuesday

Cardio: 5.31 miles, running + .91 miles, walking

Another decent run, coupled with two dog walks. I don’t always record the distances, but this pup likes to get his steps in. Please note, I was almost attacked by Canadian geese while trying to film. Terrifying.

I had a busy day, with a dog walk, a drop in on two cats, and a manicure and pedicure. It’s probably been about a year since I had my toes done, but we are heading to a wedding and I needed to take care of all the things.

Wednesday

Cardio: 4.81 miles, walking

Look at that bluebird sky! Gorgeous! And still tolerable out, except for the gross bugs! That’s about to change quickly!

I was so excited for this afternoon! Mom and I had another craft day! This time, we decoupaged scallop shells and then met Mr PugRunner and my dad for dinner! Perfection!

Thursday

Cardio: 5.5 miles, running

This is when the temps started to turn. Not only were the bugs out in force, but the air was so thick and hot. Yuck. Forced myself through my run anyway. It’s getting harder to stay motivated.

Friday

Cardio: 6.67 miles, running + walking
Strength: 15 minute resistance band workout

It was so stifling hot that my run kind of quickly transitioned to a walk. The air is just so thick and it’s impossible to breathe. We are at the point where I just want to lay on cold tile floors and not move until winter.

Saturday

Cardio: 4.55 miles, walking

And we close out the week with more excrutiating temps. Yuck.

I am staying with a client through Sunday, but I still had some time to go to an appreciation event for another client, and meet up with some friends for a quick bite at the local grocery store (which has a wine and coffee bar and event space).

Thoughts + Goals

Summer can be over now. Goodbye.

It’s been a good few weeks. I’m doing an amazing job (if I do say so myself) of hydrating. Every day I’m having at least 60 oz of water, which, if you know me, is an improvement of 100%. Literally. Consistency is going strong.

I’m also doing wonderfully with hitting protein/fat/carb goals. I’ve all but stopped the mindless grazing and snacking. I’m more intentional with the snacks I do choose (even if a meat stick is nowhere near as delicious as a Reese’s peanut butter cup), but I’m staying the course.

Just another week. We are about to speedrun some really cool things over the next couple of months, and I hope you’re along for the ride!