Not so bad since a short week for most.

I swear I had posted yesterday but alas it is not there.

Ran 6 on Saturday on trails, then helped a friend set up for her son's grad party.  She had gotten ill right before so really couldn't do much herself.  Sunday DD#2 moved in for the short term since her lease ran out and she is upping her Miami search. Counting that as crosstraining for sure since this is the first time she's lived at home since high school graduation and was sharing a house.

Thanks for concern on run friend.  It's tough since we aren't that close and I'm pulled in many other directions.  Her insurance had been denied by the time her boyfriend arrived with her at the clinic (he had shown up at the house too).  He took her up north for a detox in a cabin.  Not sure what this week will bring for her.  No family here and not much anywhere else that help apparently.  Undergrad from UCLA, juris doctorate from Notre Dame, and a solid personality but life is fragile and addictions are strong.  Friday was no way as rough on me as it was on her but starting mine out with slashing boxes of white wine was a reminder of fragile our grip is at times and how important it is to raise resilient children who know that they don't need to be perfect to cope with things.

Judy-hope your weekend was as peaceful as it could be.

Ginny-congrats on placing!!

Tessa-woohoo to having a run group!  that is a really great thing you are doing with the food!

Marjorie-bummer on the foot. perhaps you should fine a good PT?  <smile>

Carol-nice job on the 12!  you would have done them even if by yourself.

Damaris-I don't think dd is totally unhappy that she is missing some of the summer heat down there.  hope air quality goes up for you.

Camille-that morning did sound lovely.  hard to imagine those mountains!

Cindy-you had already run 8 miles.. you already were productive.  hope rest of weekend went well.

Gatsby-can't wait to hear about States!

Laura and Carol-I'll be spending Thurs-Sun up near Kalkaska.  Any chance of a meetup?  Would love to get a run in with "locals".

I'm guessing lactic acid build up Ginny.

I'm off to meet trail/distance run buddy for a mix of trail and road before work.  We are plotting out some downtown courses since she is often in court down there.

Judy, hugs.

Ginny, I wonder if you didn't have heat cramps (maybe also heat exhaustion?) from the way you described the cramps after you ran.  It so, it would make sense that you are sore afterwards.  Just a thought. A half in hot and humid weather could cause them.  It's exciting that you made the podium!!

Lisa, moving DD's belongings certainly counts as cross training!

Carol, some of us think Alaska is wonderful, but it’s not for everyone.  The coast is cool and rainy a lot with summer highs mostly 50-60’s with an occ 70’s. : )  Bummer on your heat and humidity, but sticking it out will make you a force to contend with come fall. : )

Demaris, boo on the smoke. We’d often get that if Fairbanks had a nice warm summer.

Tessa, the pick crew work sounds like a good program.

Gatsby, I hope you survived the weekend!  I'm looking forward to a report.

I finally made it out in the RV Sat night and found there’s a water leak…always something. Despite that, it was very nice evening. I rode my bike about an hour Sun and am proud to say I made it back up the 1 mi hill without using granny gear.  : )  For most people, it would have been an easy hill.

I'm having three couples over tonight. I'd asked 2 then another couple came into town. Seven people feels so much bigger than 5.  Pray for sunshine so we can eat outside...it's a small condo and we'll be snug if we have to eat in here. : )

Crazy busy weekend!!!  Did the local duathlon- 3 miles run/11 mile ride/1 mile run.  7 minute PR for that course!!! Felt really good.  Had a great ride.  Hot and steamy.  BF just rode the hybrid bike on the course--he is just starting to ride and was really excited to be out there.

Spent the rest of the weekend sewing and cleaning.  

Yesterday morning's run was SO horrible.  SO hot and steamy--everyone bailed!!  We did 6 miles--torture.

Ginny--CONGRATS!!!  Did you drink enough?

My friends are making an electrolyte drink similar to Gatorade:  Fresh (not purchased) citrus juice, sea salt and honey + water.  I need to make some tonight.

Have a great day!

6.2 super humid miles with run buddy.  Mix of trail and road hills.  Ugh.  To say it was totally draining is an understatement.  I looked like I had been sprayed by a fire hose.