Let’s Gather, Let’s Chat

The  pleasure from a warm mug of goodness really makes my day.

Even in the heat (and humidity) of summer, I find myself still reaching for that daily hot beverage each morning. After all, I’m usually within the confines of an air-conditioned dwelling, so why not?

Even better, I love my chat time with friends, family, and other special peeps. Sharing a laugh (or several) is always a fun time as we catch-up on the latest happenings. 

 I say we gather for a bit and combine the two…

If we were gathered for a chat, I’d tell you about my July stats. Ugh, the running was less than stellar. I'm not losing any sleep over it, though (I think all the biking is keeping me sleepy, LOL). Walking continues to be a constant, most days. And, what can I say? I'm now living right next to a fabulous trail, and I'm pretty close to many others in the greater Des Moines area. I am taking full advantage, and am loving every minute of it.

If we were gathered for a chat, I’d also share that I’ve brought back the daily leg lifts and push-ups. The time commitment is minimal, so I’m not sure when (or why) they were filtered out of my daily regimen. I'm also joining forces with a few peeps for a daily core challenge.

If we were gathered for a chat, I’d express (yet again) my annoyance of the extreme humidity of late. While we always have humidity in Iowa, it’s not usually so heavy and so steadfast as it’s been recently. For all intents and purposes, I have mostly given up on hairspray since it exacerbates the situation rather than combating it. I guess I am actually saving time on my “getting ready” routine since I’m not washing & drying my hair very frequently. My fine limp hair is usually going into a ponytail or messy bun of some sort, so that that saves me a solid 30 minutes most days. Glass half full!

If we were gathered for a chat, I tell you that I'm contemplating adding a little more indoor cycling to my regimen. Although I MUCH prefer being outdoors, there are those days when there's rain and/or excess wind (neither of which are present in my basement). It's a great cardio option when I'm stuck inside since I'm currently without a treadmill..

If we were gathered for a chat, I’d tell you a bit more about Krystal. She’s been with me two years, and has ridden many miles in that time (including two appearances at RAGBRAI and a century ride). This week, she spent a night in the “bike hospital,” where she received two new tires, a mirror and had her seat raised a bit. We celebrated by going for a 16-mile ride, Wednesday evening, only to be locked out of our house upon returning. It turns out there was an apparent power surge, and it tripped the GFI outlet in the garage…thus rendering the garage keypad useless. BTW, the going rate for a locksmith is $180 in my area (just in case anyone is wondering). 

So, there you have it. Just a few things I'd bring to the table, if we were gathered for a chat.

How about you? Are you game for some gathering and chatting? What would you care to share? Is the humidity a deal-breaker for your hair? Got any daily exercises you do just because? Ever been locked out and needed to summon a locksmith?

 Since it's the first weekend of the month, I'm linking this with Deborah and Coco for the Ultimate Coffee Date.

I'm also linking this with Michelle, Renee, Darlene, Jenn and Zenaida for the Fit Five Friday Link-up.

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