Typically, the time change (in either direction) is not a big deal.
Also, typically, I look forward to seeing the (somewhat) early morning sunrise return. After all, I know it’ll only be a matter of a few weeks before we’ll be back to the morning darkness, so I cherish the limited time we have it back.
That said, we didn’t get many visible sunrises this week, and Momna N took the warm (and dry) weather away…
Here we are.
A new month is off and running, which means it’s time to gather (virtually), grab a mug (real or otherwise), and have some conversation. I mean, the weather’s turning cold, so why not make the best of it among friends?
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When the recovery ends, the routine returns.
That was my hope and my strategy, following the previous weekend’s half marathon. Thankfully, everything went as planned and I’m feeling like a new person.
…and, just like that, October is winding down.
That being said, it’s time (already again) to hit the ‘Fessional and clear the air (and my head).
Every month, several of us take our respective turns and share a few (or several) Runfessions amongst one another. It’s a great means to the month’s end, as well as a chance to wipe our slates clean (fitness and otherwise) before the new month begins.
Ahhhh….
After a decent showing on a race course, a week of recovery is a good idea.
Most know this wasn’t my first 13.1 rodeo (seriously, I’ve lost count, but it’s got to be in the 60-70 range). Other than doing a few requisite long runs in the weeks prior, I didn’t train especially hard for the IMT Des Moines Half Marathon. Even so, I know to respect the recovery that follows the finish line.
Yowza, this week saw it all. We had beautiful summer-like conditions. There were a few pleasant seasonally-appropriate fall days. Of course, there was some rain (reminiscent of the spring season). Then things turned winter-like frigid by the weekend.
It’s a good thing I’m an #IowaTougb gal.
