SEPTEMBER 2025 Monthly Running Challenge

WarmJellyfish · September 24

Happy runnings all

Monday was recovery walk day. Tuesday was threshold intervals. Supposed to do four 7x2 intervals at threshold HR. Tanked on the 3rd one, ran out of air. So got a 49% execution score, not half bad 😆 Hot too at 27c. A little sore from the weekend probably.

tarun_yadavA · September 24

Morning all.

Got in 4.0M at 08'42. In the office today so early start.

@quilteryoyo ah! My bad!... Well hope you had fun anyways 😊

SummerSkier · September 24

morning all. I don't always know if I like the "encouragement". I think when I was younger it was ok, and now sometimes it feels like the old comment "you look young… for your age" type thing. 🧐😏

pretty congested this morning for some reason (head only still!) so I will take it easy again. No fever or cough or headache tho so taking that as a win! The quils are still my friends.

Teresa502 · September 24

Rainy morning here so I did strength. Plus, no one would commit to meet me for an early morning run. I brought my running clothes with me to work and am hoping I can get away for a mid-day run.

WarmJellyfish · September 24

@SummerSkier Hang in there. I lead a small group thursday evenings on a trail walk. I'm walking, and the others are usually having to run/jog to keep up. This is where the "you look younger than you actually are" comments pays off and as a Sexagenerian I'm chuffed. But there are days when running along the downtown river front and everyone who is 20/30 years younger blows past me. I've been wanting to ask them if their parents do/can still run. Catch me if you can😁

yirara · September 24

31.08 2.6km 20min 7:46/km - 24m elevation gain
01.09 3.0km 23min 7:43/km - 30m elevation gain
02.09 strength
02.09 3.1km 23min 7:27/km - 32m elevation gain
03.09 17km hike with 746m gain up and down tiny volcanoes
04.09 4.0km 31min 7:39/km - 51m elevation gain
05.09 4.3km 33min 7:47/km - 53m elevation gain
06.09 2.0km 15min 7:27/km - 22m elevation gain, fast
07.09 17km hike with 200m gain
08.09 5.0km 40min 7:56/km - 60m elevation gain
10.09 6.0km 46min 7:42/km - 71m elevation gain
11.09 2.0km 15min 7:27/km - 19m elevation gain, fast
12.09 8.0km hike, down and up a 340m high cliff
14.09 10.3km 84min 8:06/km - 116m elevation gain
19.09 1.0km 8min 7:35/km - just run after traveling
20.09 3.0km 22min 7:25/km - fast
21.09 4.0km 30min 7:35/km - 15x20s fast
22.09 5.5km 42min 7:39/km - slow
23.09 3.0km 22min 7:25/km - fast
24.09 6.0km 47min 7:45/km - utter chaos run

62.35/81km - 2.4km behind

Obviously, running 6 days in a row is not ok, but I've nearly caught up with my goal. Today was totally shite though. Or brilliant. I have no idea. I constantly got very fast, ran out of breath, walked a moment, ran slowly again, got very fast again, etc.. like: faster than I'd normally run. Something odd I'd say. Anyway, I got out and ran.

username301 · September 24

Interval run.

500m, 35secs/km faster than 5km pace, followed by 500m 10km pace. Did that x4.

was feeling the pace so finished on a slow final km.

September progress

Run 13-17 times...................✔️ (13)

Distance 80-99km.…..........76km

1 min off current 5km time..✔️

2min off current 10km time.✔️

Run 4 times in a week.........✔️

Run consecutive days.....….✔️

Interval run.......................…✔️

John772016 · September 24

Nice runs & walks @tarun_yadavA, @username301, @SummerSkier(& glad you're feeling up for running again, even if stuffy!), @WarmJellyfish (great pics of the mtn & grouse), @yirara (glad your ankle is okay; & sometimes we all run - 'constantly got very fast, ran out of breath, walked a moment, ran slowly again, got very fast again'), @chris_in_cal, @quilteryoyo, @CMorning99 (I've never heard of a cromufffin, or cruffin - lol - Enjoy it!), @AlphaHowls, @Teresa502 (love that!, My local police & firemen usually wave and/or flick on the lights when I run past; always a welcome response).

Thanks for the race kudos @Scott6255, @WarmJellyfish, @kgirlhart, & @quilteryoyo!

Agree with @tarun_yadavA, if you're hungover, @CMorning99, run, it helps.

My condolences @AlphaHowls & I hope you find the strength you need to carry through. I pray & know that you will.
I was the executor for both my father & mother's estates; I know how emotionally difficult it can be, & how much longer than expected it can affect you. That is in addition to the financial/estate/legal concerns that you need to deal with, which can be substantial.

Sometimes a 'encouragement' is just a comment @SummerSkier. One of my best friends has decided that she acknowledges her best friends in public with a, "You're not dead, thank God!"
I really disliked it when I met her for dinner a couple weeks ago. Hopefully, she'll stop.

Posting 4 days as I gave up on MFP logging me out a couple days ago:
Sept:

01/09 - 8.08km / 5.02 miles - Summer Shores 8K race
02/09 - 0km Rest day
03/09 - 6.21km / 3.86 miles
04/09 - 0km
05/09 - 0km
06/09 - 9.14km / 5.68 miles
07/09 - 5.09km / 3.16 miles - Yorkville 5K race
08/09 - 0km - Cycling day ~24km
09/09 - 0km Rest day
10/09 - 10.77km / 6.69 miles
11/09 - 6.47km / 4.02 miles
12/09 - 0km - Rest day
13/09 - 10.17km / 6.32 miles - Toronto Zoo 10K race
14/09 - 5.18km / 3.22 miles - Terry Fox 5K
15/09 - 5.10km / 3.17 miles - Treadmill
16/09 - 0km - Rest day
17/09 - 8.27km / 5.14 miles
18/09 - 5.38km / 3.34 miles - Treadmill
19/09 - 0km - Rest day
20/09 - 5.00km / 3.11 miles - RBC Race for the Kids 5K
21/09 - 0km - Cycling day - 42.2km Stationary bike
22/09 - 5.78km / 3.59 miles Treadmill - got tired of waiting for the rain to let up
23/09 - 0km - Rest day
24/09 - 5.39km / 3.35 miles - managed to head out after the morning storms & before the afternoon storms rolled in!

Total = 96.03km / 59.67 miles (Goal - 161Km / 100 miles)
Crap - I'll be lucky to hit my Physio's new 'do only 75% of your mileage this month'

kgirlhart · September 25

September Goal: 165 miles

9/1: 6.05 miles
9/2: 6.52 miles
9/3: 6.25 miles
9/4: 6.35 miles
9/5: 6.30 miles
9/7: 12.02 miles
9/8: 6.04 miles
9/9: 6.11 miles
9/10: 6.52 miles
9/11: 6.05 miles
9/12: 7.02 miles
9/14: 11.02 miles
9/15: 6.02 miles
9/16: 6.02 miles
9/17: 7.02 miles
9/18: 6.08 miles
9/19: 6.02 miles
9/21: 10.02 miles
9/22: 6.02 miles
9/23: 6.04 miles
9/24: 6.01 miles

145.49/165 miles completed for September

It was storming this morning so I wasn't able to run outside. One of the perks at my new job is that we are able to use the physical therapy/wellness center. So I went over there and did my run on the treadmill. This was my first ever run on a treadmill. I wasn't really sure how to set anything up so I just did a manual run. My watch said I ran 6 miles in 1 hr and 9 minutes and said my pace was 11:32 . The treadmill said that I ran 4 miles. I don't know which is correct, but I usually run about 1 hour and 10 minutes each day and go about 6 miles. So I am going to go with 6 miles for today's run.

The run was pretty good. I definitely like running outside better, but this will do when necessary. I used the treadmill that is looking out of the windows. I was hoping to be able to watch the lightening show. I could see it some, but I didn't take into account that it would be dark outside so mostly I could see my reflection running on the treadmill.

My right calf started feeling a little achy during the run. I stretched afterwards and rolled it a little. It doesn't really hurt now. It never really hurt, just felt a little annoyed. I am going to have to come in to work at 6:00 tomorrow morning, so I am not planning on running. Hopefully the calf will be fine by Friday.

@Teresa502 My nephew is a cop here and he always flashes his lights at me. It does make you feel good.

One of my coworkers has covid. She was in my office a little bit yesterday, and she and I were both in the CFO's office too. I guess I am exposed, but hopefully I won't get it. One nice thing about this job is they sent in the EVS crew to deep clean our offices and then blasted them with a uv light. We had to leave our offices and they shut all the doors and I had to take my plants out. I think most of the people at my last job thought that covid was a hoax, so it is nice to see them taking it seriously.

chris_in_cal · September 25

I ran 1.31M at 15'18, just a lazy hot loop around the hood.

ContraryMaryMary · September 25

I’m posting two days because I forgot yesterday.

I did a 5 km run in the pouring rain yesterday, but the temperature was mild so it was very pleasant and I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Then later in the day I went to Pilates, after dropping the children at the mall - it’s school holidays here so my schedule is rather impacted.

Today was my Thursday 10k. My husband was WFH so I ran from home on my usual loop which takes me up Heartbreak Hill (which actually makes for a 11.5km loop). I felt really good, and I didn’t stop once going up the massive climb, which it’s a rarity in the last couple of years. Clearly my fitness is coming back. Hooray.

tarun_yadavA · September 25

Morning all.

5.5 miles at 10'36.

Thanks @John772016 ! 🍻

Scott6255 · September 25

@AlphaHowls sending you big hugs 😢
@kgirlhart hope you escape the covid bug. Your calf pain sounds exactly like what mine felt like. Hope it goes away today.

I did 6 miles on the TM yesterday too, also due to storms, but also to help my calf rehab. It felt good the whole time. So planning on going outside on Saturday, but will try to be gentle 😉
I will have to push the miles though in the coming days to hit my monthly goal.

SummerSkier · September 25

Well I swear I did NOT overdo things but I have Covid Rebound. 😷 I was very congested yesterday morning and meds did not touch it so I went to work but after an hour I called my boss and told him I was going home. I tested positive AGAIn after being neg for 3 days… Hopefully I did not infect anyone. I should have tested before work and am kicking myself a little for that.

I am glad your work is taking things seriously @kgirlhart and interesting about the treadmill giving you a calf twinge. The opposite of Scott.

ANyway, I guess I will just blunder thru this again, altho I am going thru a lot of kleenex. Supposedly the rebound is only a few days but will watch my HR closely …

quilteryoyo · September 25

@WarmJellyfish "So got a 49% execution score, not half bad 😆" 😂 You did what you could. Breathing is important.

Great running @tarun_yadavA , @username301 , @chris_in_cal , @Scott6255 .

I take any encouragement @SummerSkier . I hope you continue to feel better every day.

@yirara I'd call that a fartlek run and pretend it was intentional. You are doing great.

I wouldn't like that comment either @John772016 . If she is a good enough friend, I'd mention it to her or find out why she has decided to do that. There may some reason you aren't aware of. I'm probably not going to meet my goal either. AND, I'm glad that you are able to run 75% of your normal…when I read that comment earlier, I thought your doctor wanted you to cut your running by 75%( not to 75%)!

@kgirlhart Nice running on the treadmill. My watch always has me running a lot less than the treadmill says, so I go with the treadmill readout for distance and my watch for calories. I guess you really need a foot pod to get accurate distances on the treadmill with Garmin. I hope your calf is fine and you don't get CoVID.

Great job on the 10K and not stopping after running up heartbreak hill @ContraryMaryMary !

Oh no @SummerSkier ! I am so sorry to hear you had a rebound. I hope it doesn't last long.

WarmJellyfish · September 25

@quilteryoyo now you got me thinking, how far can I go without breathing… 😈😎

What a difference a day makes. Yesterday Wednesday was a lot lot lot cooler at 16c than Tuesday's sauna 27/28c, still sweated buckets. The sun was out so that helped. Supposed z2/3 base run became tempo run. Got one good hill in. Tonight, let's see how many people I can drop from the group walk, I think 50% might be a good attrition rate 😈😏. The mozzies might get the rest.

John772016 · September 25

Nice runs & walks @kgirlhart, @chris_in_cal, @ContraryMaryMary, @tarun_yadavA, @Scott6255, & @WarmJellyfish!
The treadmill usually feels longer @kgirlhart! but given your running schedule, I'd trust your gut & usual running history more than a public treadmill that you've not set-up.
Sorry to hear about the COVID rebound @SummerSkier, hope you recovery soon!

Sept:

01/09 - 8.08km / 5.02 miles - Summer Shores 8K race
02/09 - 0km Rest day
03/09 - 6.21km / 3.86 miles
04/09 - 0km
05/09 - 0km
06/09 - 9.14km / 5.68 miles
07/09 - 5.09km / 3.16 miles - Yorkville 5K race
08/09 - 0km - Cycling day ~24km
09/09 - 0km Rest day
10/09 - 10.77km / 6.69 miles
11/09 - 6.47km / 4.02 miles
12/09 - 0km - Rest day
13/09 - 10.17km / 6.32 miles - Toronto Zoo 10K race
14/09 - 5.18km / 3.22 miles - Terry Fox 5K
15/09 - 5.10km / 3.17 miles - Treadmill
16/09 - 0km - Rest day
17/09 - 8.27km / 5.14 miles
18/09 - 5.38km / 3.34 miles - Treadmill
19/09 - 0km - Rest day
20/09 - 5.00km / 3.11 miles - RBC Race for the Kids 5K
21/09 - 0km - Cycling day - 42.2km Stationary bike
22/09 - 5.78km / 3.59 miles -Treadmill
23/09 - 0km - Rest day
24/09 - 5.39km / 3.35 miles
25/09 - 6.00km / 3.73 miles - Treadmill

Total = 102.03km / 63.40 miles (Goal - 161Km / 100 miles)

On treadmill today, storms didn't let up enough for me to head outside.

ContraryMaryMary · September 25

Pilates at 7am (!) followed by my usual 3.3k loop. My legs are officially smashed.

quilteryoyo · September 25

Hahaha @WarmJellyfish . I wouldn't go far without breathing. Glad today's run was better. Have fun with the walking group and hope the mozzies aren't hungry.

Nice treadmill run @John772016 .

You do great doing those two things one after the other @ContraryMaryMary .

1 Sept - Walked 1.60 miles, Ran 2.75 miles - Driveway and road
2 Sept - Walked 2.25 miles, Ran 0.00 miles - Driveway
3 Sept - Walked 2.25 miles, Ran 0.00 miles - Treadmill
4 Sept - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Treadmill
5 Sept - Walked 2.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Driveway
6 Sept - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Treadmill
7 Sept - Walked 1.25 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Driveway
8 Sept - Walked 1.25 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Driveway
9 Sept - Walked 0.90 miles - Ran 3.10 miles - Driveway and rural road
10 Sept - Walked 2.25 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Driveway
11 Sept - Walked 0.90 miles - Ran 3.60 miles - Driveway and road - tennis 1h19m17s
12 Sept - Walked 2.25 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Driveway
13 Sept - Walked 1.70 miles - Ran 3.30 miles - Driveway and road
14 Sept - Walked 1.25 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Driveway
15 Sept - Walked 0.50 miles - Ran 1.00 miles - Driveway - tennis 1h39m04s
16 Sept - Walked 1.50 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Driveway - push mow 5m09s at mom's
17 Sept - Walked 0.70 miles - Ran 2.60 miles - Driveway and road
18 Sept - Walked 2.25 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - In town - doubles tennis 1h39m41s
19 Sept - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 4.00 miles - Driveway and road
20 Sept - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Driveway - before driving to GA
21 Sept - Walked 1.10 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Driveway - after I got home from GA
22 Sept - Walked 0.75 miles - Ran 2.25 miles - Treadmill - Singles tennis 1h28m58s
23 Sept - Walked 2.30 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Driveway
24 Sept - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Treadmill
25 Sept - Walked 2.10 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Treadmill and driveway.

58.65/80 mile goal

Posting two days again.

Yesterday, I had to be at work at 6:30 am again. It might not be too bad if I could go to sleep early, but I'm not the best at that. I got off work at 3:30, came home, and did a treadmill walk before heading out for Bible study.

Today, I didn't have to be at work until 10, but did have some things I needed to take care of this morning, and I slept a bit later than intended. I did a 1.00 mile fasting walk early. Then, after I got home, I did a 1.10 mile walk on the driveway. I just didn't have the energy for a run.

chris_in_cal · September 26

I ran 3.82M at 11'46 after work tonight. Nice temps.

tarun_yadavA · September 26

Morning all.

Got in 7.49M at 10'08

quilteryoyo · September 26

Great running @chris_in_cal and @tarun_yadavA .

WarmJellyfish · September 26

Yesterday was an easy swish through the trail. No bugs! Fall is here and the colours are changing. We'll probably loose all the leaves in a couple of weeks and won't see them till next May/June. Its super rare we get reds this parts but there are some! Next week will have to bring a headlamp as daylight is also fading fast. Not looking forward to December when we have less than 6 hours of daylight and I become a pseudo vampire 😈

@quilteryoyo you did great!

Teresa502 · September 26

After work on Wednesday, I ran 4 miles. It was still a little rainy and so muggy. I was definitely on the struggle bus. I took Thursday as a rest day. My legs were sore after doing lunges and squats on Wednesday morning and running in the afternoon. This morning I ran 3 miles in the neighborhood. Long run tomorrow so I didn't want to do too many miles but with all the rain and storms this week, I fell short of my weekly goal.

Beautiful scenery @WarmJellyfish ! Hope you didn't loose too many souls!

@kgirlhart I can't believe you've never run on a treadmill before this week. You are such a strong runner and I admire your consistency. Hope you avoid the COVID. I wish every office would take cleaning that seriously.

Sorry to hear of your rebound @SummerSkier Glad you are taking it easy.

yirara · September 26

31.08 2.6km 20min 7:46/km - 24m elevation gain
01.09 3.0km 23min 7:43/km - 30m elevation gain
02.09 strength
02.09 3.1km 23min 7:27/km - 32m elevation gain
03.09 17km hike with 746m gain up and down tiny volcanoes
04.09 4.0km 31min 7:39/km - 51m elevation gain
05.09 4.3km 33min 7:47/km - 53m elevation gain
06.09 2.0km 15min 7:27/km - 22m elevation gain, fast
07.09 17km hike with 200m gain
08.09 5.0km 40min 7:56/km - 60m elevation gain
10.09 6.0km 46min 7:42/km - 71m elevation gain
11.09 2.0km 15min 7:27/km - 19m elevation gain, fast
12.09 8.0km hike, down and up a 340m high cliff
14.09 10.3km 84min 8:06/km - 116m elevation gain
19.09 1.0km 8min 7:35/km - just run after traveling
20.09 3.0km 22min 7:25/km - fast
21.09 4.0km 30min 7:35/km - 15x20s fast
22.09 5.5km 42min 7:39/km - slow
23.09 3.0km 22min 7:25/km - fast
24.09 6.0km 47min 7:45/km - utter chaos run
25.09 strength
26.09 5.2km 41min 7:43/km - not goof

67.51/81km - 2.7km behind

Right, another pretended 'fartlek' run today. It's just not working. I think I did too much on the 3km run, and as such something is going wrong with my body, as happens sometimes. My HR was also about 20-25bpm at times during this run lower than it usually is. In the middle of the run where I had to walk a bit. I just couldn't get it up, and hence could not run anymore. Not a device fault because I recorded with phone and external sensor and garmin watch with internal HR. Both are consistent. It also just started to rain when I opened the house door, and stopped raining of course when I was back home 😂

John772016 · September 26

Nice runs & walks @ContraryMaryMary, @quilteryoyo, @chris_in_cal, @tarun_yadavA, @WarmJellyfish (Great pics!), @Teresa502, & @yirara!

Sept:

01/09 - 8.08km / 5.02 miles - Summer Shores 8K race
02/09 - 0km Rest day
03/09 - 6.21km / 3.86 miles
04/09 - 0km
05/09 - 0km
06/09 - 9.14km / 5.68 miles
07/09 - 5.09km / 3.16 miles - Yorkville 5K race
08/09 - 0km - Cycling day ~24km
09/09 - 0km Rest day
10/09 - 10.77km / 6.69 miles
11/09 - 6.47km / 4.02 miles
12/09 - 0km - Rest day
13/09 - 10.17km / 6.32 miles - Toronto Zoo 10K race
14/09 - 5.18km / 3.22 miles - Terry Fox 5K
15/09 - 5.10km / 3.17 miles - Treadmill
16/09 - 0km - Rest day
17/09 - 8.27km / 5.14 miles
18/09 - 5.38km / 3.34 miles - Treadmill
19/09 - 0km - Rest day
20/09 - 5.00km / 3.11 miles - RBC Race for the Kids 5K
21/09 - 0km - Cycling day - 42.2km Stationary bike
22/09 - 5.78km / 3.59 miles -Treadmill
23/09 - 0km - Rest day
24/09 - 5.39km / 3.35 miles
25/09 - 6.00km / 3.73 miles - Treadmill
26/09 - 5.94km / 3.69 miles - Treadmill

Total = 107.97km / 67.09 miles (Goal - 161Km / 100 miles)

Was waiting on a phone call & since I don't like bringing my phone with me on runs, I kept it inside on the treadmill. Still waiting on phone call 🤷‍♂️

username301 · September 26

5km, quick one.

Thinking about October goals, might have fewer quick runs, more easy. Potentially concentrate on hitting 3x5km & 10km a week whilst feeling good.

September progress

Run 13-17 times...................✔️ (14)

Distance 80-99km.…..........✔️ (81km)

1 min off current 5km time..✔️

2min off current 10km time.✔️

Run 4 times in a week.........✔️

Run consecutive days.....….✔️

Interval run.......................…✔️

quilteryoyo · September 27

Beautiful train @WarmJellyfish . Glad there were no mozzies.

You always do great @Teresa502 !

Sorry your body isn't behaving @yirara . Hahaha "pretend fartleks." You do great despite your challenges.

You did great @John772016 . I hate waiting for a phone call. You made good use of your time.

Nice running @username301 .

quilteryoyo · September 27

1 Sept - Walked 1.60 miles, Ran 2.75 miles - Driveway and road
2 Sept - Walked 2.25 miles, Ran 0.00 miles - Driveway
3 Sept - Walked 2.25 miles, Ran 0.00 miles - Treadmill
4 Sept - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Treadmill
5 Sept - Walked 2.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Driveway
6 Sept - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Treadmill
7 Sept - Walked 1.25 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Driveway
8 Sept - Walked 1.25 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Driveway
9 Sept - Walked 0.90 miles - Ran 3.10 miles - Driveway and rural road
10 Sept - Walked 2.25 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Driveway
11 Sept - Walked 0.90 miles - Ran 3.60 miles - Driveway and road - tennis 1h19m17s
12 Sept - Walked 2.25 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Driveway
13 Sept - Walked 1.70 miles - Ran 3.30 miles - Driveway and road
14 Sept - Walked 1.25 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Driveway
15 Sept - Walked 0.50 miles - Ran 1.00 miles - Driveway - tennis 1h39m04s
16 Sept - Walked 1.50 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Driveway - push mow 5m09s at mom's
17 Sept - Walked 0.70 miles - Ran 2.60 miles - Driveway and road
18 Sept - Walked 2.25 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - In town - doubles tennis 1h39m41s
19 Sept - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 4.00 miles - Driveway and road
20 Sept - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Driveway - before driving to GA
21 Sept - Walked 1.10 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Driveway - after I got home from GA
22 Sept - Walked 0.75 miles - Ran 2.25 miles - Treadmill - Singles tennis 1h28m58s
23 Sept - Walked 2.30 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Driveway
24 Sept - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Treadmill
25 Sept - Walked 2.10 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Treadmill and driveway
26 Sept - Walked 1.25 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Driveway

59.90/80 mile goal

I did a driveway wun at the end of a long day. It's days like this that I would skip exercise if I didn't have a streak going….and the reason that I keep it going.

Non running details of my day in the spoiler, if you're interested.

The original plan for my week had me getting up early and doing a run before work today. But, I had forgotten that I had told my neighbor, W (the one that helps me mow mom's lawn), that I would go pick him up early from the shop where he dropped his car to get worked on. So, I did get up early and picked him up.

Then, we drove over to Hardee's, bought us and mom to-go breakfast biscuits and ate with her.

I dropped W off at his house, came home for about 15 min and then headed to work.

As I was walking back to the car after closing my gate, I noticed something odd on my rear tire, looked, and it was a nail! I checked my tire pressure and it was okay, but I didn't want to leave it in there and maybe have a flat.

So, I drove to work and then asked the director if she would rather me take the car to get the tire checked then or later in the day. She said then, so off I went. The shop I take it to is about a mile from the daycare.

They said they could check it out for me, but it would be a 1.5 - 2 hour wait. I couldn't be gone that long so, said, "I know you all don't do this, but would you be able to get someone to take me back to work?" They asked where that was, and said, "Wait a minute." and then one of the mechanics drove me back! Turned out, when his kids were little, they went to that daycare.

They called me about 3 hours later and another teacher, who was on her break, drove me back to get it. Turns out, it was a short nail that hadn't penetrated into the interior of the tire (they did check and there was no leak). So no charge!

After work, I talked to W. He hadn't heard from the shop yet, so they didn't get his car fixed today. He was going to mow his uncle's yard (his uncle is currently in the nursing home from a broken hip. He is almost 96 years old and came down with pneumonia a couple of weeks ago. The anti-biotics weren't helping, so he chose to stop treatment. They are sending him home on Tues with hospice, so W has a lot on his plate this week…he's the next of kin.) I volunteered to help him mow since it is a large yard and he has two riding mowers. He agreed to let me. So, again, I was home about 15 min, ate a spoon of peanut butter, and left to help him mow.

It was almost 7 pm when I got home for good. So, I did a short wun and then ate dinner.

tarun_yadavA · September 27

Morning all

Got in 4.0M at 08'44.

@Teresa502 well done on powering through with a struggle bus run!

@quilteryoyo irritancy - but, yayy no charge I guess!

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