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).
Can you say, “RAIN!”
We’ve had an abundance of the wet stuff, which continued through most of the week. It was a true test of my commitment to the #OptOutside streak (which is sitting at Day-2,097 as this post goes to press).
Thankfully, I was able to dance around the intermittent rainfall, and get outside on the daily. I also utilized my indoor options, also on the daily, to keep sane.
We do what we gotta do!
Here we go!
It’s time to hit the ‘Fessional before September washes away and October makes its grand arrival. There’s been plenty happening, and there’s a good number of ‘fessions to bring forward.
Care to join me?
Rain, rain, and more rain.
Last week’s 7-day forecast looked damp, and it wasn’t too far off. Not only were we blessed with almost daily precip, we also had plenty of humidity during the “dry” periods between the rainfall. To coin what should be a patented mantra, at least it wasn't snowing.
Oof, the heat is back on!
Mind you, it didn’t disappear for very long, but it certainly returned with a vengeance. We were flirting with triple digits most of the week, along with extreme humidity. As I’ve said before, at least it wasn’t snowing.
Anyone up for a “heated” coffee chat?
I’m asking because the temps have been flirting with triple digits, and there’s no immediate chill in the air. I’m a devoted hot beverage gal, no matter the season, so I’m content with the situation.
Care to join the conversation?
Not only have the heat and humidity been in force, but rain (heavy rain, nonetheless) joined their party this week. Another derecho swept through part of Iowa, and wreaked havoc on some other Midwestern states as well.
Momma N, can you cut us a break? Please, and thank you!
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Oof, did it feel damp this week!
While the temps were equally warm, it’s the humidity that really makes the outdoor conditions ever-so-miserable. Granted, I don’t hibernate indoors during the summer. I’m fortunate to have a petty high-tolerance for the summer heat (and its requisite humidity), but it is a shock to the system when it appears practically overnight. Even I prefer a little bit of an acclimation…
Suffice it say Momma N had some attitude this week.
Wowza. She was generous with the wind (#BigSurprise), but she also was very kind with the (summer) heat. Then, by week’s end, she did a complete 180 and tried to catapult us back to Winter. Yes, just in time for my race, LOL…
Before I get to the nitty gritty deets from the week, Welcome to the Weekly Run Down!
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Can we talk about 4-letter words? Specifically, those that often times try to wreak havoc on my fitness endeavors?
It’s a given that wind is top contender. Another such wild card is rain. Let’s suffice it say both of these were in tight competition for this week’s top honors. I guess I could also add cold to the mix, but it wasn’t in the deal-breaker range.
Rain had a sight edge this week, though, and not in a good way…
It was another interesting week of weather.
Lucky us, we were blessed with a little bit of everything this week. Although there was some sunshine, it was a contest between the wind and the rain for the most attention. There even was a little hint of tornado conditions. Never a dull moment!
Hmmm, the Iowa weather just keeps us guessing.
After last Saturday’s record-setting 91F temps, the thermometer crashed and the wind returned. Go figure! Thankfully, things mellowed-out by mid-week and we saw more seasonal conditions. It still wasn’t summer-like, but at least the temps were moving in a better direction.
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Have I ever mentioned how crazy the Iowa weather is?
This week survived a major rebound, not only in terms of weather but also with all the March Madness happening. By the week’s end, we saw more than a 100-degree temperature jump (in the right direction this time).
I guess it was only appropriate we welcome Spring all proper, right?
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So, I Pi’d again, for the seventh time.
What started out as a whimsical expansion on the (then) annual 3.14-mile birthday run, has become an annual tradition. Call me crazy, but once I get a zany idea in my head, I seldom put it to rest.
This year’s rendition was probably the windiest Week of Pi on record. Thankfully, there were a few summer-like days, but the chilly spring/fall temps made an appearance, as did some late-winter conditions as well. As I’ve said, many times before, I’m glad I’ve got that #IowaTough thing going for me.
Wind. Too much wind.
Let me start by saying WIND is a 4-letter word, and quite an evil one at that. Let me add that we had a lot of it, this week, in Iowa.
We even were under a severe wind advisory most of Thursday evening. That crazy wind continued through most of Friday as well.
It’s a good thing I’m #IowaTough.
We all knew it was coming, and Momma N made certain it arrived with a vengeance.
Winter! Yes, after two weeks of a beautiful reprieve from all things winter, we were brought back to the real weather of February. Alas, the fitness persevered, the #OptOutside streak was maintained, and I lived to laugh about it…
Not needing my jacket in the afternoons has been intoxicating, and sweet little Max has really enjoyed the extra walks after work (and sometimes before I leave in the morning). Instead of dreading the eventual return of Winter, I’m choosing to bask in the here and now. All is, indeed, quite good!
Here we are, already entertaining the first runfession session of 2026.
As per usual, the month of January was anything but boring. It actually was quite cold and crazy windy in Iowa, but the usual “white stuff,” which shall not be named, was at the bare minimum. No complaints in that regard.
Alas, here’s a few select ‘fessions to come clean on…
