There I was, back in the midst of the excitement.
After two months of weekly stair workouts, it was time to test the training at the Fight for Air Climb. This was the 22nd year of the Des Moines venue, and my 12th time participating in the festivities.
Affiliated with the American Lung Association, the Climb takes part in numerous cities across the United States. The event raises funds for research, education, and advocacy for clean air and lung health.
Can we talk about nostalgia?
Specifically, can we touch on nostalgia for the good old days when the wind wasn’t such a nuisance ? Or a daily occurrence? Or seemingly always in the double digits, in terms of wind speed?
It seems the wind has taken on a life of its own in recent years. Even in the warmer months, there seems to be more windy days than not (I know, because I’ve had to fight it on my bike). In the cooler months, though, it can sometimes be a deal-breaker, or a wild card at the minimum.
Alas, it IS a reality. As much as I detest the wind, it’s part of the outdoor scene (more often than not). This week was no exception…
Is anyone else ready, willing, and needing to ‘fess a few things?
Well, I certainly have a few things to bring to the ‘fessional. After all, there’s never a dull moment, right?
I’ll get right to it…
I think we all knew it was bound to happen…again.
When I spontaneously gave in to a self-created challenge in 2020, little did I know it would become an annual ritual during my birthday week. I guess somethings are worth repeating!
This was my sixth time taking on the Week of Pi Challenge. Read on for all the deets…
Well well well, it appears Momma N isn’t all that bad.
At least she played nice this week. The 7-day forecast had showed unseasonably warm (and sunny) weather, and it was pretty much on-point.
With my Week of Pi antics on the schedule, I had high hopes of pleasant (if not warm) conditions, and was envisioning several (if not all) of my Pi runs in shorts. Mission accomplished! Can I just say, “Thank you, Momma N!”
Well, this past week was a bumpy ride…
Much like that of a roller coaster, the weather had some exhilarating ups, breathtaking descents, and several gusts that left my hair windblown. No doubt, it was much in keeping with the strange winter we’ve had this season.
The calendar shows Winter’s grand exodus is only a couple weeks away, though. Let’s hope that holds true for our reality!
Is there anything better than gathering and chatting with friends?
How about we up the ante and add a hot beverage?
Every month, several gal pals and myself gather (virtually) and chat over (virtual) drinks of our own choosing. I’m going with my latest fav, a hazelnut cappuccino, and I’m sipping from my MSU Spartan mug.
Care to join the party?
Ahhh, it was a fabulous week of reprieve from the winter!
After 10-ish days of extreme winter conditions, Momma N did an abrupt about-face and brought us a week of spring-like relief. Although I knew these conditions wouldn’t last long-term, they sure felt good for the time being!
