A Return to Routine

Yes, my friends, I rallied back!

After last week’s RAGBRAI busyness, lack of running, and a very compromised sleep schedule, I made it  back to my routine. The running resumed, there was a better showing of strength workouts, and my sleep was back on track (for the most part).

 Yay me!

…amidst the heat of Summer ‘Fessions

 It’s definitely been feeling hot hot hot! 

The heat of the summer has been strong this month. Despite Momma N testing my love of the season, there’s been a lot happening, outdoors and otherwise. 

As luck would have it, another month is winding down. Shall we hit the ‘fessional, so we can start the new month with a clear mind? 

If you’ll allow me to get this ‘Fession party started…

Des Moines Corporate Games: 5K race recap

There I was…

It was Saturday, July 18th, and I had one more event on my roster for the Des Moines Corporate Games. This time, it was the 5K Road Race to tackle….

A Week with Little Sleep

Yes, it happens and I’m pleading guilty. 

Admittedly, I often choose movement over rest, and this week was no exception. In fact, this week really had my fitness world in a bit of a tailspin.

I have zero regrets, but yowza, I’m feeling a bit fatigued…

Let’s Just Call It Sustained Heat Training

The Heat Dome of ‘26 continues.

It’s true, I love the heat of summer. I can even tolerate the humidity, though I’m not a fan. But, even I would like an itsy-bitsy break from these extreme conditions. 

Alas, at least it wasn’t snowing, right? 

Des Moines Corporate Games: Cross Country race recap

There’s a first time for everything, even in the world of running.

A new such first, in my little world, was doing a cross-country race. Not only was it a traditional cross-country race, exclusively on grass, but it also was part of the on-going Des Moines Corporate Games. 

This is my first time working for a participating company, and these Corporate Games have been so much fun! I’ve done the bike ride and also the fitness walk (though, I did the walk “virtually,” but my 10K run counted towards my team’s participation points). 

Now it was time to lace-up the running shoes…

Sunrises, Smiles, and Some Serious Sweat

Indeed, the July heat (and humidity) was ever so strong this week.

Every day saw temps in the upper-80F/low-90F range with plenty of good old-fashioned “seasonal” humidity right alongside it. As I’ve often said, I don’t mind the heat. I can even tolerate the humidity most days, but that doesn’t mean I have to love it.

Nonetheless, I persevered through the thick of it…