Back to the DAM - 2026 D2D race recap

Yes, I did it again. 

I returned, with my 19th bib in place, for the 2026 DAM-to-DSM Half Marathon on Saturday, May 30th. Believe it or not, it was just as exciting (and hot and humid) as it had been the first time I crossed the start line…

Almost a Rainout

Well, it was quite a week!

It had been a long while since I’ve had the opportunity for a vacation, and Momma N had it in her mind to make it a memorable one. This one came complete with crazy air travel issues, torrential rain and all kinds of heat and humidity, courtesy of the city of Houston.

Nonetheless, it still was a nice little getaway in a new-to-me city…

Holy Heavy Humidity!

 Oof, did it feel damp this week!

While the temps were equally warm, it’s the humidity that really makes the outdoor conditions ever-so-miserable. Granted, I don’t hibernate indoors during the summer. I’m fortunate to have a petty high-tolerance for the summer heat (and its requisite humidity), but it is a shock to the system when it appears practically overnight. Even I prefer a little bit of an acclimation…

ALL RECOVERED!

Not quite sure how it happened …

This week has to be the easiest recovery week on record. If nothing else, it ranks right up there in the top-3 of active recovery endeavors. 

In a nutshell, there was plenty of walking, some strength work, and substantial biking. Also, there was some running, but the miles were kept to a conservative minimum. 

How About a Coffee Chat?

Anyone craving some chatting, maybe over coffee?

It has been a few weeks, and I do have a few things to bring to the coffee table (see what I did there?). Besides, it’s always nice to share some convo amongst friends.

I’ll get the party started…