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It's mating season now, or recently. I remember seeing a post about it within the last week or so. I just never thought a bunch would go into a pool. Did they die? Do they swim? I don't think I've ever heard of a swimming pool being filled with them!

@Elise4270 I'm a bit concerned and curious about this part...

@polskagirl01 I tried to find another photo. This is pretty much the same spot from January except I'm facing to the left of the photo from today. Oh, quick side by side here. I was a little lower on the trail in January but this is looking the same direction. So the big hill is to the right of the little hills.

I was going strong in the virtual marathon but went out for a nice 6.5 miles this morning but didn't do anything. I was driving to the trail and saw the air and figured I'd try. I got half a mile in and my lungs and throat were burning. I turned around and came home. Taking doggo for a walk since it's not as taxing and she…

@eleanorhawkins thanks for the gf pizza! My trail race series will be on in October. DH thinks I need to do it. I ordered some masks from Athleta for it. They have a clip to relieve pressure on the ears, a filter pocket, and were in a list for best running masks. I don't have to run in it but figured it'd be good for the…

I love Brene Brown. Her podcast is really good too. I don't really remember my childhood. I have vague memories starting around 4th or 5th grade, more of high school but most of my memories are college and after. My hair is straight or straight. I can wear it down or in a ponytail. Lol Ticks. Yuck. No bug stories except I…

4 miles this morning. Looking forward to hitting the trails tomorrow. I'm doing my virtual Hot as Hell race. It was originally scheduled for May. I originally was going to defer to 2021 then decided to do it virtually. I'm also using it to kick off my every damn trail challenge. I'm so glad the mornings have cooled off a…

I think I would win for flatest land! Except I'm hotthe trails this weekend. So flatest weekday runs?

@quilteryoyo I am struggling with the random act too. I rarely leave the house these days. I saw Picky Bars is matching ambassador donations to the Red Cross for the fires. I was thinking of donating. I'm not even sure if that would count as a random act of kindness.

I am loving the weather lately but not the air quality. 4.25 miles with burning lungs and started coughing at the halfway point. 14.6 September miles California fires suck for many reasons but they make spectacular sunrises in Arizona.

@HonuNui It definitely counts. I have waved people ahead before but if they don't ask and are acting like an *kitten* I ignore them. We had a guy behind us that was practically throwing a temper tantrum over being behind us. We shop every 2 weeks so our cart is full. There was no one at self checkout and the employees will…

@shanaber She's resisting the CBD urge to fall asleep. Her and dad went hiking this morning

I finally got my Scooby run package. I bought Shadow the bandana. I threw it on real quick this morning while she was laying down.

It felt like FALL this morning. It was about 70 when I went out. But as soon as I stepped outside it smelled like a fireplace. Ugh. I ran my entire 4 miles, lungs burning, and coughed a few times. As soon as I stopped my lungs revolted and I started trying to hack out all the smokey air. 4/10.4

Ours went out while we were out of town. DH had to try to arrange everything while in Chicago Field Museum. Our dog sitter couldn't be there during AC time so he had to try & get ahold of his parents. Oh also in July. And we had dogs so we couldn't just leave it until we got home

@mbaker566 The new foster is beautiful! 😍😍😍

This is a little bit of an odd week for me. I have a virtual, live photography conference that starts at 7 am my time. Then it's a short work week and I have same deadlines as usual. I normally lift on my lunch break but I may work through lunch or take a shorter break. So I'll lift tonight. Tomorrow I will go out before…

It seems pittys and staffys are natural lazy. She has zoomies and sleeps better when we exercise her but somedays it's a chore. She ALWAYS wants to go when I'm getting dressed but it's like pulling teeth sometimes when we are actually out. @shanaber ugh, I heard the news this morning about the gender reveal. That happened…

@shanaber I always start off with those plans but never seem to follow through. I'm hoping when I get my implant replaced in October I go back to not having my period. The last 2 times it's first 2 years, no period, last year period. From what I've read it's pretty typical because it's not releasing as many hormones or…

I tried to take the dog out this morning. It's her 3rd birthday today. I'm going to make her some cookies later. Anyway, we picked a dog that was old enough to run with me because no one messes with a black pitty LOL. But if her dad is home she will only go about .1 or .2 then refuses to move. She's like 50 pounds of…

I decided this morning to start fresh. I updated my starting weight to today on here. I did my measurements and redid my calorie goal based on today's weight and being another year older. I need to take my own podcast advice and be more consistent with running, lifting, and eating. I do really well for weeks and then my…

@rheddmobile I got your request. How very strange that you didn't get those 3 requests. Thank you for setting this all up!

@Elise4270 I've helped do it before too. I just don't want to so I'll pay someone to do it LOL @bearly63 Thank you! I've gotten a couple of responses and its helping get some direction.

Finally got out for the month. Started way late. It was 100° at 9 am so 1.75 miles. I was hoping for a 5k 🤷🏼‍♀️ 1.75/1.75 (I have no goal so gonna be cumulative here)

I don't have a ton of injury experience myself. I'm not sure which direction I'll go for the podcast. I'll see what people have to say and my own experiences and go from there. @quilteryoyo We need to replace our carpet too. It's the original but not quite as old as yours! The house was built in 2009. The carpet is getting…

@rheddmobile I sent a friend request. I probably need to join a team. I'm not sure I can do 26.2 miles this week. I apologize for the late request.

I've been off for a few days (ok like all week). It's been a struggle in general this past week. Trying to get back into routine now. I know everyone said they want injuries covered on my podcast and I will cover this topic but I need to know, what are your injury stories? What about injuries do you want to know? What's…

I've been off for a few days (ok like all week). It's been a struggle in general this past week. Trying to get back into routine now. I know everyone said they want injuries covered on my podcast and I will cover this topic but I need to know, what are your injury stories? What about injuries do you want to know? What's…

I feel like giving up. Feels like losing weight is impossible. I gain if I eat crap or eat healthy. I gain if I workout or don't. I gain if I track calories or don't. Ugh frustrated.

I still haven't gotten a run in yet. I've been super tired lately and last night I was laying on the bed and my ran in and jumped on the bed. As she did she hit my ankle. It's a little swollen and sore still this morning.