Let’s Rock the Recovery

Recovery:101

Yes, indeed, it was a solid seven days of disciplined recovery in my world this week. Well, technically it was active recovery, because I’m not that disciplined to sit still, LOL.

I did stay out of the running shoes, though, and did more stretching and massage gun therapy than usual. That’s a huge win for me!   

Tapering & TLC

Tapering. For a big race (that I procrastinated on registering for). Yeah…

Let’s just say this taper came at an opportune time (and isn’t that the plan?). Since I’ve done upwards of 60 (?) half marathons, I’m guilty of taking the distance slightly for granted (#MyBad). Because of all the cross-training I do, though, I think I’m pretty much in year-round half marathon shape even if I’m not logging excessive year-long weekly mileage (#MyGood). 

Those are the thoughts and rationale that sustained me during this week leading up to the IMT Des Moines Half Marathon…

Last call for Summer

All is well, but it feels like my summer may be flirting with the fall season  (a few weeks post-equinox). 

It hasn’t been especially cold yet, but the mornings have been feeling chilly and the overnights are getting cooler. There hasn’t been much color change with the tree foliage, but I know that’s coming soon. It’s all part of the change of seasons, right?

I don’t hate the fall season, I just don’t like what follows, LOL.     

Summer ‘s Sweet Sequel Continues

 

I really could get used to this.

The extended summer bliss, that is. Rumor has it, though, this bliss may soon be ending…so I’ve been careful to cherish every waking moment while it’s still here. 

That’s pretty much the story with this past week’s fitness endeavors…

Coffee-Talking…

Well, how do you like the heat? 

Most know I’m a fan of all things summer. The calendar now says “Fall,” but I’ve been basking in all kinds of Summer. 

Even when the temps are toasty, I’m still taking my “coffee” hot, LOL. And, let me clarify, by “coffee,” I’m drinking foo-foo cappuccinos (and not actual coffee). 

 Alas, we have a new month in front of us. There’s no better time than now to gather for a coffee talk.

Shall we?  

When Fall Feels Like Summer…

Talk about your dream weeks!

We’re talking next-to-perfect summer conditions (warm, but not excessively hot), solid cross-training, and fabulous miles in the running shoes. Seriously, it’s been a hot minute (see what I did there?) since I’ve had a week where every run felt nothing short of fabulous.

If only this could be the norm, right?

‘Fessing for the First Time this Fall

How is it we’re back at the ‘fessional already?

It’s messing with my mind how fast time is flying by, but here we are. September is on its way outta here and October is knocking (loudly) at the door. 

Anyways, here goes…