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Tomorrow is officially the first day of Summer. While it isn’t my favorite season, I do what I can when it comes to running. So far I am signed up for one race but hopefully, there will be more. This is what I have planned for this Summer – running and nonrunning.
☀️ Run the Elmhurst 4 on the 4th. It is one of my favorite races and I cannot wait. This year will be the 9th year running this race.
☀️ Continue walking. I’ve been incorporating a short walk after each run; longer if it is a longer run. I would like to do a few walks in the evening to unwind.
☀️ Continue to relax. Everyone has a different way to relax. I like to read and watch TV. I just finished reading my 12th book this year. I have already met my goal of reading 12 books by December. Thanks to Wendy for her list of recommendations! I get together a lot with family, but I hope that I can get together with friends.
☀️ Stretch and foam roll. I am not getting younger so my body isn’t the same as before. While foam rolling sometimes hurts, in the end, I do feel much better. I’ve been using my “free” Tiger Tail Roadster 11″ Foam Roller from Brooks everyday and that little thing is wonderful.
☀️ Be consistent with running. I would like to have a base before I train for a 50k. I still have my eye on the Chicago Lakefront 50/50, which will take place on Saturday, October 28. This will be the third time training for it, so the third time is a charm, right? Part of me wonders why I “insist” on doing a 50k. Why not just forget about it and focus on something else?
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I hope you get to do that 50k in October! You’ve been wanting to do this for so long – 2023 is the year to do it!
Walking is a great way to unwind, especially after busy day!
Crossing my fingers and toes I get to do it.
All great goals.
Good luck with your race.
I’m racing again on July 4th too.
50k is a great challenge.
I just realized July 4th will be here soon. I am excited about the race.
I enjoy walking more in the summer months as well. Good luck training for your 50K you can do it
Thanks!
Keeping consistent is key, and it looks like you have a lot of incentives:-) I love walking…I do a lot of “bonus” walking in the summer because I love being outdoors.
You are the queen of walking!
Third time lucky I say – that is a great goal!
I saw on social media that you met that 12-book target! Well done as it’s not even gone half a year! At that rate, you could do a second round of 12!
I’ve been a bit more deliberate/ intentional about getting together with friends again (never quite got back to it after the pandemic) and it’s been so much fun!
I love reading! A great way for me to destress. I was actually surprised that I read that many books in 6 months.
I love that you have “continue to relax”. As a teacher, it’s so important that you can use the Summer to relax and recharge – you deserve it!
For real! Summer is when I truly relax.