So Ready To Say "-Ber" | Runs With Pugs

That’s it! I’m done! No more 90+ degree days! No more broiling sunshine! No more soggy humidity! Your girl wants turning leaves, and crisp air, and cozy sweaters! I’m hot, I’m tired, and I want soup season to start! This year feels particularly worse than ever, and I just didn’t feel prepared to cope. So I’m moving forward into the “ber” months, fully embracing the vibes.

Sunday

Cardio: 3.18 miles, running + Puppies & Yoga

I got up nice and early to take care of my doggie clients, and get in some morning miles.

Later that morning, J and I went to a puppies & yoga class, featuring corgis! Eek! It was a ton of fun and exactly the dopamine hit I needed. You can read more about it here!

It was a good day, but I was also glad to be back at home again.

Monday

Cardio: 6.01 miles, running
Strength: upper body, 40 minutes

Let’s get the week started! Monday runs are just a perfect way to set the tone for the days ahead.

And then I had to take on some upper body strength at the gym. Like I said. We are starting the week right.

Tuesday

Cardio: 5.23 miles, running

We had a lot going on. First, of course, I headed out for a run. I was absolutely sparkly with sweat.

Now that A is off at school. I suggested that Mr PugRunner and I head out to a coffee shop to work out of the house once every week or so. We are still getting the timing down, but it was good to have a change of scenery. I was actually pretty productive.

And that evening we had an at-home wine tasting date. Mr PugRunner saw it on TikTok and wanted to give it a try. It was a lot of fun and we had hours of good conversation. Highly recommend.

Wednesday

Cardio: 5.75 miles, walking
Strength: Lower body, 42 minutes

What do you mean, she went for a walk and then went to the gym again? Who is this lady? Yup. That’s me, taking on leg day. Second time for the gym this week. Yup. This is sustainable.

I’d also like to point out it was National Dog Day! I spent a total of $10 to have these “poorly drawn” dog portraits made of the pugs. They are absolutely perfect. Not an ad, but if you need ugly pet portraits, this is the place! All you have to do is pay $5 per pet photo, and you get your results in 24 hours or less. No edits. No changes. Just pure, ridiculous drawings. Best money ever spent.

Thursday

Cardio: 4.41 miles, running

Friday

Cardio: 3.92 miles, running

It was an early, early morning for me, but I didn’t mind. I was able to get in the bulk of my run before the sun came up, which meant it was just a wee bit cooler.

In the evening, we had dinner to celebrate J’s birthday. It’s always great hanging out with them!

Saturday

Cardio: 4.60 miles, walking

I didn’t have a great night’s sleep, but that doesn’t matter when you have clients who need to get their medications in the morning. It ended up being a fairly busy day, so no chance of a nap. Boo. But that gorgeous moon helped my mood quite a bit.

Thoughts + Goals

Things are going better than I expected. A is really thriving, and barring a few little hiccups, I feel fairly at peace with things. It helps that we will be seeing him in a few weeks, but still.

It’s also worth noting that we had a slightly cooler morning and I found myself able to extend my running intervals a bit. This was definitely a boost I needed, and I’m feeling way more confident about my running and my upcoming races overall. And even though it’s only been a few days, the gym workouts are helping with that, too.

As I’ve mentioned, I’m all over the Halloween decor and leaning into some of the festivities. I’m still no closer to bringing home a 12 foot skeleton, but I’m making up for it with tons of flowers and other decor.