…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.
This week pretty much had it all. The weather felt like I’d gone back in time, and woke up in mid-June (no complaints!). The running felt incredible (and has me feeling good going into taper week). Finally, the freaky bruising has substantially faded from my unassuming eyes and face (check out last week’s WRD for more info).
Rain, rain, and still more rain! What a reality!
This week, thankfully, had some prime opportunities to dance around the rainfall. There also were a few moments of sunshine! The temps were more late-summer-like, so the weather conditions were a lot more to my liking.
Here we are, entering October.
As with each new month, I’m dumbfounded by how quickly the previous month has flown by. It seems like it was just a few days ago I was embarking on a relaxing 3-day Labor Day weekend.
Nonetheless, the new month signifies the monthly gathering around our virtual table for some virtual coffee talk. It’s always fun getting together and chatting as we sip our beverages of choice (mine is a Hazelnut Cappuccino).
