So, here we are again....gathered around the proverbial virtual table in our virtual coffee shop, sipping our virtual beverages of choice (I'm having a chai latte').
I'll get things started...
If we were gathered (virtually) around a table, I'd tell you a little more about my recent race, DAM to DSM. Actually, you can read about the race itself HERE, but let me tell you about the recovery. The race was tough, for a variety of reasons (the heat, the humidity, inadequate fueling, lack of sleep, etc.), but the recovery was pretty easy-peasy. I went to bed, Saturday evening, completely worn out and awoke the next morning feeling like that tough race hadn't even happened. I did keep things on the down-low, though, and went for a 5-mile bike ride (in my D2D shirt)...but no DOMS, no swelling, no residual fatigue. Nothing (but a few remaining post-race endorphins and some giddiness). The human body (especially mine LOL) really amazes me at what it can do. I'm ever grateful.
Most everyone knows I'm an early-riser, and I love my sunrises. I've reincarnated the morning riding routine, this past month, and have really seen some breathtaking beauty in the eastern sky in the early hours. That said, those early-morning rides are pretty chilly this time of year. Yeah, we're talking major #BRRR #OnTheBike but it is so worth it.
Last weekend, I had a few peeps tell me about a RoadID ad, featuring a pic of me. The thing is, I never saw the ad myself. I guess it was on Instagram and Facebook (the pic below is a screenshot that was sent to me). I even said the name "RoadID" out loud (several times, so my phone would hear it LOL), I googled their site, I "searched" their pages on Instagram and Facebook. Still, this mystery ad never appeared on any of my newsfeeds. Now, I'm an ambassador for RoadID, and I love their products. I'm in no way offended; in fact, I'm flattered. It's just crazy how I was the last to know since these ads have eluded me. Things that make you go #Hmmmm.
It's also a little known fact that my fall marathon, the Air Force Marathon, was cancelled. We were given the choice of deferring to 2022, running the race virtually, or receiving a refund. Since I'd already deferred the 2020 race to this year, I decided to not tempt fate and sought the refund. But, since my friend, Amy, has been training for the 10K (and had planned on going with me to Dayton OH marathon weekend and racing the 10K), I went ahead and registered for the virtual 10K. Yes, I did! Also, another virtual race I'm planning on is the Kickoff to Kinnick 5K, which I've done a few times in years past. This race benefits the University of Iowa Children's Hospital (you know, the kids that we all wave to on game day). The hubby and I will be in Maryland on the weekend of October 1st, when this live event takes place. What better way to show my Iowa Hawkeye pride than to run a virtual Iowa race while at an "away" game?
Finally, I'd share my stats from August. Well, my running kind of tanked (thanks to the weird hip/groin issue), and my walking was a bit meh. But the biking was legit. We do what we can as our body allows, and every mile is a gift, on foot or otherwise. No misgivings, no regrets. Onward!
So, that's what I'm sharing, as we gather around our virtual table.
How about you...anything exciting happening in your (fitness) life? Are you as bummed as me about the delayed sunrises and dwindling daylight? Any races getting cancelled (or going virtual)?
Since it's the first weekend of the month, I'm linking this with Deborah and Coco for the Ultimate Coffee Date.
I saw the most beautiful sunrise a few days ago -- but it fizzled in just a couple of minutes, before I could grab a device. And I was safely inside. The weather has turned very fall-like, and frankly, I'm ok with that! Makes running feel a LOT better.
ReplyDeleteMost of the times I don't get much DOMs after a race. Because I do like to train. :)
No idea what my stats are, and there have been lots of time I don't track my walking. I'm sure Strave will tell me at some point. So weird that you couldn't bring up the RoadID ad!
I’m totally not ready for this Fall-like stuff... I want my summer back
DeleteIn this period I can enjoy beautiful sunrises at 06:30 a.m. but in my city the sunsets over the seas are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteYour fast recovery after the race proves that you are well trained and in perfect shape.
I bet those sunsets are amazing!
DeleteCool on the ROADID feature. It looks like the reposted or reused one of your photos as a promoted post, but those algorithms make it hard to find specific posts.
ReplyDeleteOur weather dipped into the 60s this week — not quite Brr level but close!
Yes, they asked for my permission to use the pic, but it was several months ago (and I’d totally forgotten LOL).
DeleteI'm not a fan of the shortening days but I have to say the rises and sets have been amazing. What a fun ad and how cool to be featured! Bummer you did not see it. Crazy!
ReplyDeleteI see so many other ads (after I’ve looked at websites), it was really weird this one never popped up.
DeleteI don't track my walking just my running and it wsn't a stellar month but it was a warm one.
ReplyDeleteNo great sunrises here...or maybe I need to get outside.
I am bummed about the decreasing daylight. And the temps. I had to wear a jacket last night. I hate to see summer end.
The bright side is my half tomorrow will have coolish temps.
I don’t track my daily steps, but I know the distance of my walking routes..so those are what I log. I do so much walking, back & forth, at work, there’s probably another couple miles each day that doesn’t get recognized.
DeleteYes, the mornings are getting pretty dark! I wish we turned the clocks back earlier- I don't mind it getting dark earlier in the afternoon- I'd rather have more light in the mornings.
ReplyDeleteThat is funny about the ad. Crazy that you couldn't find it even with all your searching! Glad you at least got to see a screen shot.
I’m just surprised it never appeared in any of my SM feeds...like it was avoiding me, ha! I want my morning daylight back :-(
DeleteThat ad reminds me of the time that MCM used a picture of me for their Mother's Day post. I woke up to all my friends tagging me LOL. I was just at the AF base where that race was supposed to happen. I'm not surprised it was cancelled - they were all masks all the time there.
ReplyDeleteIt was a disappointment but not a surprise, so I’m fine with it. Moving on LOL :-)
DeleteIt is always fun when one of your fave brands posts your photos. It would be nice to have a heads up though. I would not call those stats tanking just coasting. Enjoy your cooler mornnings!
ReplyDeleteThey asked for my permission but it was several months ago, so I’d totally forgotten. Coasting is a much better description of my lull in running:-)
DeleteLove the RoadID ad, but yes, kind of weird that they didn't give you a heads up about that!
ReplyDeleteSeveral months ago, they had asked if they could use the pic, but I’d forgotten...just odd it didn’t pop up on any of my feeds. Oh well, not a crisis:-)
DeleteWhile I do not enjoy the morning light slipping away, I'm all for the cooler temps!
ReplyDeleteIt's nice that RoadID featured you though I'm surprised they didn't let you know.
I love that you'll be running the 5K to benefit the children's hospital :)
This 5K is a fun race in person because the finish line is on Kinnick Field, so you can see the hospital & wave to the kids.
DeleteCongrats on the roadID ad! I saw another one of yours last year too.
ReplyDeleteThe dwindling daylight is the only thing that bums me about fall. I'm so ready for under 70 degree weather. It can arrive any day now.
ReplyDeleteSeeing yourself in ads is cool! It's weird it wasn't showed to you. I get tagged in Pro Compression ads by my friends all the time. They're like "Hey, isn't this you?" It's fun to see!
We have seen some gorgeous sunrises (and sunsets) recently. It's great. Even though the days are getting shorter, we still have longer days than most, so it's not as jarring.
ReplyDeleteI have had that happen with some ads and my photos. It's so weird.