Hi!!!

Maureen, I had to look up "kobo". I'm so out of it over here in Greece. I got that it's basically like a Kindle or Nook. See, I at least know what those are! Sounds like a nice time.


Today I walked to the gym and did chest/shoulders/arms and walked home. Still need some more steps, so I'll probably walk my son to tkd tonight, instead of his Dad.

I feel like I'm making some progress on getting leaner & stronger, and am pretty happy with just 3x/wk gym and 3x/wk running. Honestly, I'd rather do more, just because I really do love both of those activities, but I have to find balance with other things in my life. And I know that I don't HAVE to workout more than that to make progress either. But if, after son's school & tutor re-starts, I can find a way to do more gym/running and still do all the other things I need and want to do, I will.


Have a good one!!

Well I wouldn't have known what a kobo is either, so thanks for looking that up Sherry!

I love today's thread starter. It's so true!

Glad you're starting to feel better Marla. We're expecting a high of low 50s on Wednesday with rain so I'm afraid fall is coming here too.

Sherry I'm happy to hear you're finding your balance again with your workouts. Your schedule is so busy I know you have to put in effort to find the time to workout, but it's so worth it.

My legs are tired today after my 4.44 mile (7.15km) hilly trail run on Saturday & my 26.56 mile (42.74km) bike ride yesterday. Tonight's homework is a 2-3.5 mile (3.2-5.6km) run plus some light strength workout - assisted pull-ups, dips, plank & side-ups. I'm tired today. Went down to Starbucks this morning for an iced coffee with an extra shot of espresso and still can't stop yawning.

Thanks for the congratulations. Despite the heat I enjoyed the half. I really didn't feel like I was pushing myself at the time; felt like I had more in me, even at the end. But mentally I really was quite a bit out of it by the end of the race and really needed Sunday to recover. I just don't handle direct sun very well. The race was really well run and the people were great! They supported the runners, all of the runners, until the end.

I didn't feel like it, but really wanted to get out on a run this morning. Saturday night we had a huge thunderstorm with driving rain and Sunday was just a pleasant nice day with no really high temps; perfect for running, biking, or any outdoor activity. And I was so beat that I just enjoyed it from inside my house, although I did open all the windows.

So Fells and I got up this morning and did a 3 mile run before work. All day today, every time I've gotten up it's been "ouch" with my legs and rear. This evening is scheduled the first yoga class being held here at work. The classes are to go on for 8 weeks, every Monday. I felt so proud of myself for remembering that and bring in proper clothes and feety things to wear. Then I read the introduction email they send out last Friday (when I was off in Lancaster, PA getting ready to race) and it didn't mention clothes, but did say to bring your yoga mat. Oops! Hopefully I'll be able to do something without a mat. Maybe the standing poses.

Sherry, I've also let my weight slip; been eating too much. Time now to focus on my diet and incorporate strength training in more.

Laura, you've got me thinking triathlon thoughts again. The bike will come out next weekend! Congratulations on a really nice trail run!

Marla, glad you're feeling a bit better.

Valma, good going!

Aprilfoolbrid, hope the pilates worked out. It's tonight, right?

Maureen, glad you enjoyed your rest day and really rested. I also did some reading yesterday, although it was made a bit difficult with two dogs trying to stay on my lap at the same time. Lately I've been accusing Colin of being a cat in a dog suit. He's got the have to be in the middle of what you're doing, the weave against your legs to trip you, the "I'll run when and if I choose to and not for very long", and the "I want to come inside right up until you open the door then I'll just stand there deciding and finally turn around an go back in the yard. I just wanted to see if you'd open the door".

toeatapeach, great going this weekend handling the unexpected. That's when it gets hard.

Feeling discouraged because my weight is up...but I am not giving up! [Grumble, grouch, grouse...]

Glad to see so many healthy activities and challenges faced head-on. It's really awesome to see how you do it!

Valma, two gold stars for your crazy soggy run! Hope your house stays dry.