Wow! I haven't updated this blog for a while. If I'm not posting, it doesn't mean I'm not running, just that other stuff is occupying all of my time! A lot has happened since my last post. I was excited to drive Finn to camp, and was switching days, so that I didn't have to worry about missing a workout. Well. I drove Finn to camp, or rather, almost to camp. Our 2000 Honda Odyssey, with over 300,000 miles on it, died. Somewhere on MO State Highway 8, between Potosi and Shirley MO. In a thunderstorm. The good news is, the wonderful folks from camp came and picked us up, and Finn got to camp with only a minor delay. The bad news, the van is dead. Really and truly dead. Transmission is shot, and the head gasket is leaking anti-freeze. Glad I didn't take the puppy along! Poor Jacob. After working a 12 am -2 pm shift, he had to drive the 90 miles to pick us up, and back home. That was July 6.
July 7th, I went to see the gastroenterologist, who was extremely unhelpful. He did tell me I can eat whatever I want to, but that's apparently because my colon isn't exactly healing, and he wants to do more testing in 3 weeks. Aargh. Didn't exactly have an inspiring day that day, then thunderstorms in the afternoon kept me from making my appointed rounds of the park. I do have to say, though, that I am extremely happy to be back to eating real food! Oatmeal, with soy milk, banana, almonds, and chia. Yum. Roasted potatoes and Asparagus with dill-lemon Cod. Yum!
July 8 I had a super-busy work day, but did manage to get a 3 miler in, in intense heat, with Jacob at Forest Park, which was a beautiful as always.
July 9th we were scheduled for a 10 miler. It was 110 F, with a heat index of 113, so we waited until about 4:30 pm to leave. Jacob pushed the stroller. We ran down to Carondelet Park, around it, back up to Tower Grove, and around part of it, then headed home. We only ended up with 9.52 miles, but I'm counting it as done. We ran for 2 hours and 15 minutes, which is adequate.
July 10th was crosstraining. I did an hour of Agility with Merlin, then did a bunch of stuff with the kids.
July 11th was a rest day, although not restful, because Jacob flew out to Washington, to help his parents with some farm work, and some other chores and plans. He'll be back on the 22nd. Until then, it's early morning runs or nothing for me!
July 12, got out the door by 5:45 am, it was a cool 86 F. Ran around Tower Grove Park in my Merrell Pace Gloves. I like running in them, they are super-light, protect my feet, and my legs actually feel like I have had a workout when I finish! It's getting to feel odd putting on my standard Ryka running shoes, like I'm wearing high heels! I realized that the park is pretty empty at 5;45, except for the hardcore runners and walkers. Everyone says good morning, and I like that! I saw a bunch of wildlife
Are we caught up yet? Good. Tomorrow, I will rise early, run 5, and get to work!
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