Alive & Kicking in August

Welcome to August!

I’m not quite sure how we are already a full week into August, but here we are. Thankfully, the summer heat is still with us (because we all know I’m in NO hurry for cool weather). 

My best strategy is to appreciate the here and now instead of dwelling on the slowly dwindling daylight. Glass half full!

Chillin’ & Chattin’

 

How does a relaxing cup of coffee (or tea, or water , or fill-in-the-blank) sound?

Would you be sipping a warm beverage, or do you prefer chilled drinks this time of year? Although the temps are warm (actually, they’ve been downright scalding at times), I still gotta have my morning beverage hot. Call me weird, LOL.  

That said, I can still take a”chill,” and enjoy the moment as I sip away…

Care to join me for some conversation?

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?