#rcjune2019

[therunningphysicist]

I ran a 10K XC race yesterday and had a blast! It was hot, humid, and brutally hilly (especially mile 6- 137 feet of elevation gain) but I finished and didn’t die! 52:22- good enough for 7th female and 2nd in my age group. I can’t wait for the next one!

[runningwhilenotdying]

Idk if you guys are aware, but the Toronto Raptors got their first NBA title last night. As a very casual basketball fan who has gotten VERY INTO the finals, I was at a bar last night screaming myself hoarse with pretty much everyone else in the city.

So anyway, slept in super late today and didn't get out to run until after 11. I planned a totally new route, and it ended up being incredibly hilly, but gorgeous and totally different from my usual running routes. Almost died on the hills, but I think it was worth it for the change of scenery.

[pearltrees]

A very slow, very toasty (78° with 100% humidity) race this morning. But I got up and got out and got it done. My original plan was to leave early and run to the race (about 2.5 miles) then walk or run home after, but it was so humid and warm even at 6:30 that I changed my mind. Three miles is still better than no miles though!

[running-art-and-otherthings]

Finally got my replacement garmin, everything is right in the world once again! (Not really, but small wins). 4 easy miles again this morning that, dare I say it, feel like they're getting easier?! I guess its true what they say, slow miles really do build fast miles. Be a turtle, my friends, be a turtle 🐢🐢🐢

Happy Thursday! 💚

[therunningphysicist]

Spent the last week running, hiking, and just generally exploring this exquisitely beautiful area I get to live in ❤️🌿🌼

[therunningphysicist]

Another lovely long run on the Rock Creek Trail! I’m still utterly in awe of this beautiful place I get to run and work and live in ❤️

[therunningphysicist]

I saw FIVE (5) deer on my run today! 🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌

PS- in case you are wondering, that’s exactly five deer more than I ever saw on a run in Chicago 😂

[runningwhilenotdying]

Hello friends! Mini-update, I guess:

- I'm still alive

- I'm still running 4ish times a week, although I'm not training for anything and am still dealing with super low motivation

- I've been insanely busy with working 5 days a week at my waitressing job, going to school 2 days a week, and tutoring on the side

- Life should be quieting down a bit though, since tutoring ends in the next few weeks and I've gone down to 4 waitressing shifts a week

- Last but definitely not least, my boyfriend and I just bought tickets to Greece! We'll be in Athens and Santorini for 12 days at the end of August!