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.
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!
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.
Talk about your out-of-the-ordinary weeks!
The fitness remained on-track, thankfully , but there were several instances of non-routine variables mixed-in to this week’s routine. Although I had to get a little creative, and utilize some flexibility with my schedule, all went off without a hitch.
After all, it’s not a bad thing to deviate from the norm once in awhile…
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.
How is August (already) coming to a close?
Anyone have an answer? Anyone? Bueller?
My best defense, in terms of the upcoming change of seasons, is to embrace every remaining moment of Summer while it’s still clear and present. Thankfully, this week afforded me such a luxury!
Suffice it to say there were a lot of steps logged this week, and I don’t mean on the stairway. I know this is all good for me, but Holy Yowza, I was feeling fatigued on a few mornings.
Any regrets? Absolutely ZERO!
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!
I’m not quite sure how we are already a full week into August, but here we are. Thankfully, the summer heat is still with us (because we all know I’m in NO hurry for cool weather).
My best strategy is to appreciate the here and now instead of dwelling on the slowly dwindling daylight. Glass half full!
Yay me!
The Heat Dome of ‘26 continues.
It’s true, I love the heat of summer. I can even tolerate the humidity, though I’m not a fan. But, even I would like an itsy-bitsy break from these extreme conditions.
Alas, at least it wasn’t snowing, right?
Every day saw temps in the upper-80F/low-90F range with plenty of good old-fashioned “seasonal” humidity right alongside it. As I’ve often said, I don’t mind the heat. I can even tolerate the humidity most days, but that doesn’t mean I have to love it.
Nonetheless, I persevered through the thick of it…
Oof, did it get swampy this week!
I’m fortunate to have a pretty high heat tolerance. The humidity doesn't seem to affect me as much as it does a lot of others, but that doesn’t mean I love it
Nonetheless, I persevered...
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So there I was, getting my groove back after a mini vacation.
Fortunately, my overall fitness wasn’t lacking while away (other than some lackluster running totals, LOL), so it wasn’t a tough return to reality. Still, missing a week of work and whatnot made these final days of June whiz by at record speed.
How is it almost July? Where did the first half of 2026 go? Things that make you go, “Hmmm….”
Nonetheless, it still was a nice little getaway in a new-to-me city…
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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…
Not quite sure how it happened …
This week has to be the easiest recovery week on record. If nothing else, it ranks right up there in the top-3 of active recovery endeavors.
In a nutshell, there was plenty of walking, some strength work, and substantial biking. Also, there was some running, but the miles were kept to a conservative minimum.
Yes, there I was again…going through a taper (of sorts).
With DAM to DSM happening on Saturday, this week was all about prepping my body and mind for the start line. As most know, this was my 19th time taking part, and it kind of felt more like an annual holiday (as opposed to the half marathon that it actually was).
Nonetheless, I still needed to respect the race itself, and (most of) the tapering protocol that entails running those 13.1 miles…
There’s much to said about the not-so-simple concept of consistency.
Consistency has been paramount in my life since fitness entered the scene, over 21 years ago. It took a long time to learn how to be a runner, and consistently logging a few miles each week is what made the transformation take place. The same thing happened when I first mounted a “grownup” bike, worked-out with dumbbells (and exercise bands) and started climbing stairs competitively.
Such was the case this past week as well. I did a little bit of everything, and kept the fitness happening on a daily basis amidst the continuous wind and temperamental temps…
