Well, this will go down (quite literally, LOL) as a race to remember.
Over the river (actually, a few creeks) and through the woods...to the finish line we go. Yes, such was the game plan for the Living History Farms Race.
Although this cross-country "off-road" race had long been on my radar, this past weekend was my first time actually taking part. Boy, oh boy, was it an adventure!
Although I'd much prefer summer, this (currently) is my kind of fall!
It's kinda sorta feeling like (very) "early" fall, though, instead of the "mid-season" showing on the calendar. After several days of "mid-winter" conditions, the week prior, these current temps are feeling a bit balmy. And, the good news? They're expected to stick around for most of next week as well!
My strategy? Enjoy it while it's here. After all, this is Iowa...
Well how do you like that!
Momma N can't decide if it's still Fall (as the calendar indicates), or if Winter should arrive early. It's warm, then it's freezing cold, then it feels like Spring has sprung...all in a matter of days.
Honestly, as if acclimating to the change of seasons isn't tough enough, this back-and-forth business is crazy. As an outdoor enthusiast, I find my body is in a constant state of confusion as to what feels comfortable, LOL.
This week really had me questioning a lot of things, and not just in terms of what to wear...
Shall we share some chatter, over coffee (or any beverage of choice)?
It's that time of year...the leaves are still pretty (but not for much longer), there's a chill in the air, and daylight is a rare commodity. A hot beverage sounds mighty enticing to me.
A gathering of like minds sounds equally enjoyable as well. What say we combine the two and have at it?
I mean, she blessed me (and the state of Iowa, LOL) with somewhat mild temps this week, but she held nothing back on the wind. I was able to get in a few decent runs, but there was zilch in terms of any possibilities of outdoor cycling. Even my walking game was compromised due to the damp (and did I mention windy?) conditions while at work.
Apparently, this was meant to be a good week for a little more recovery.
So that's what happened...
You know how it goes...the sun comes up, the sun goes down. Weeks pass. Things happen. And we get the opportunity to 'fess-up and move on.
It's all good.
Sometimes you just gotta go with the flow...
Such was the case for my (almost) last-minute decision to run the Spooky Sprint 10K, in Des Moines, this past weekend. It proved to be a great lesson in making the best of any (less-than-ideal) situation and not stressing (much) over that which you have no control. Also, it was an opportune time to relish what we can do to make a frustrating situation much better.
That being said, one of the many benefits of running, is that it serves us well as a stress-reliever, especially in the moment!
