Catching Up!

I wore myself out! I've been running and going to the gym and walking and, yesterday, I just was so hungry all day and really worn out. So I took a day off. Didn't even walk. Well, I did go for one little walk around the lake, but I didn't even try to hit 10k steps. Seems like that insane hot streak is over for now. It's been very nice, actually. Nice to be outside. I've been using a lot of sunscreen, though! Today is day 16 of the Whole30 diet I'm doing. Don't have much else to say about that!

Run

Got a run in today before it got too terribly hot. Less hot today than it has been, actually, so that's a very happy thing! Anyway, three trips around the lake. Know that swan at the lake? I saw it trying to kill a baby duck the other night! Had it in its beak and was shaking it and then dunking it and holding it under water. The parents were exceedingly displeased. Who knew swans were so mean!!

Beautiful Weather Here

We're having a stretch of gorgeous weather.  I'm running outside in the morning when it's about 60 and sunny and a slight breeze.  Just perfect.  Also getting back to the pushups and situps but not back to 50 each yet.  Hard to believe, I know, but I have put on a few pounds and need to get them off!!  So yesterday I started going for a one mile walk after lunch and after dinner.  See how long my resolve lasts!

Gym

Back to the gym today. Actually felt cool at the gym - I imagine because it's so hot outside rather than that it's actually cool inside there! Not many people there today. I did my usual stuff. Oh, and I walked there. Yep, in this heat! Gotta get my steps in!

Run

I ran today! It's been awhile, seems like. But I ran 3 miles. I left here at 8:30 and it was already feeling darn hot. So I'm glad I got out there when I did. I had a busy day today, so I had to run early. Guitar Center offered a free intro ukulele lesson, so I went to that at 10:15. Really fun! Then I thought the Gay Pride Parade was today, but turns out it's an entire month away!!! So I guess I thought I was busier than I actually was! Anyway, once I realized this I ran about a billion errands. I did make it over to The Hub for an iced coffee and a walk by the river. That was fun. It's so pretty here it almost looks like a picture.

Update

Today is Grandma's Marathon so I watched the start being live streamed on FB.  Not sorry I'm not there, however!  We had a couple a great times there, though, didn't we?  I see the half marathon started at 6:15 am!!!  Must have had to be on the bus at 5:00 am!  No, I'm not sorry to be home!

I have been running every morning this week now.  Mostly outside.  Gorgeous out there today.

Will be taking two days off now to go to Duluth for Grandma's birthday.  Leaving home at 7:30 am tomorrow and Monday in a motel so not planning to take my gear.  Need a rest!

Upswing!

I actually went to the gym today! Yep, it was hot in there!  And I noticed they have a do not touch sign on their thermostat. Made me laugh.  Anyway, did my gym Stuff, Also walked a lot today.
Have you heard of this eating plan called Whole30? It's pretty popular right now. My doctor suggested I try it. I' m on day 3. No grains! At all!  Along withthe usual no sugar, no dairy. It is just an elimination diet and then you reintroduce food at the end of the 30 days.  It's only been 3 days but I'm feeling really good. Although my sleep has been junk all week!  Unrelated to the food changes,though.  I'm not having it cooled enough in here at night.  Learning curve! Anyway, hope I make 30 days so I don't have to start over!

Little Report

Not much to report here. I haven't been sick, but I have been tired. And I've been totally obsessed with the show I've been watching and that's really had a negative impact on my....doing of things. Cause I had 6 years to catch up on! Thank goodness they only had 10 episodes per season! Today I just walked. Hopefully I'll gym or run tomorrow.

Gym

I did it! Well, I did something. I went to the gym today and did gym things. Felt pretty darn weak, I gotta say. And I imagine I'll be really sore tomorrow. Also, I finally got my 10k steps for once today. So things are looking up over here! You will not be shocked to know that the gym was hot as all get out today. Temperature control is still not a thing for them.

Back Home and Back At It

I did run Saturday and Monday down in Whitewater.  There is a really nice 2 mile route starting at their house and going down to a lake, along the lake, and then back to the house.  So I did that.  Now that I'm home I ran a mile north and back this morning and that will be my route for a while.

Outside Running

I've been outside now two mornings in a row!  Gorgeous weather here at the moment.  About 60, sunny, slight breeze.  Just perfect.  Have run 2 full miles both days so trying to get back into shape here after being off for Israel and then that out patient surgery.  Hope to continue while in Whitewater this weekend.

Reports!

I ran today out at Lake Murray and it was a really beautiful day for it. Not too busy on the lake path, maybe everyone was still at work. But I got my job done and then had a healthy and delicious dinner with my friend, Jen. Bart and I also walked/ran at the lake a couple times on this trip. I have taken a couple days off, but I haven't been completely lazy on this trip. I've sure eaten a heck of a lot, though! OY.