#rcjune2020

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Highest mileage week in a long time- I pushed my long run last week to Saturday, so I had an 8 mile Saturday, 4 miles Monday, another 8 on Wednesday, and 3 today! We have had unseasonably cool weather most of the week, which I’d be sad about if the pool was open... but it’s not, so it’s been absolutely gorgeous for running. Mornings in the mid 50s, and not nearly as horrendously humid as it has been. It did pour pretty much the whole run today, but it was the best kid of running in the rain.

I did get to try out new shoes this morning, since I realized I’ve run in my Nikes for every single run since like February? And I couldn’t figure out why my knees and hips were starting to hurt again. When in doubt, new shoes! They’re super bright, but I’m surprised at how much I like them.

I’m going a little stir crazy without the focus of the school year this week... running so much has helped but also I’ve been very frustrated with my school and district. There’s not a lot/anything I can really do right now, so. 🤷🏻‍♀️ I started a book blog/instagram, and have a bunch of ARCs to read and review so I can finally do something with my library degree, haha. I’m definitely going to meet/pass my reading goal of 50 books this year- I’m at 32 of 50 and it’s only June. So if anyone wants a book rec for the summer.... let me know!

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Another day another run I didn’t post until now 🙈😂

I’ve been really having fun bringing this little space in my apt together. Desk built by my grandfather when he was in high school and my grandmother’s (his wife) 1956 Smith-Corona typewriter I restored.

[pearltrees]

Very humid, very warm track workout this morning! 8x400m at a hard pace (I ran mine at 8:55-9:10). I almost quit after 6 repeats because the sun hit full force and I was so hot, BUT I pushed through and finished (although I walked my recovery time instead of jogging) and I’m super proud of myself!

Happy Tuesday, friends! I hope you have sunshine and warm weather and relaxing days ahead of you. 😊

[pearltrees]

It’s Global Running Day today but it’s also 100° and humid sooooo here’s a photo from my 8 miles on Monday instead!

Today I’m spending my time inside watching documentaries from PBS (strongly recommend The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution) and building a new website for my IB program. There’s a socially distanced rally tonight near me that I’m heading to. This movement is both a marathon and a sprint- I’m trying to balance my energy enough that I don’t burn out but also don’t stop learning and growing.

[pearltrees]

Wowza today was long and exhausting, even though I was pretty much online from 8:30-4:30. I did sneak in an early run before it hit 90° although it was still toasty.

My two remaining kiddos had book club for our second to last class today- they picked Educated for the book, which I’m rereading alongside them! It was a fantastic hour and a half of discussion. Honestly it was one of the best days we’ve had of distance learning.

Then a somewhat anxiety inducing phone conference with my principal, and then a long meeting with the Superintendent’s Advisory Council. Now I am so wiped out even though it’s only 5:30, and I’m ready for a nap.

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I swear I’ve been running. To be fair, not often enough but trying to get back into the groove in a new place. Some scenic waterway shots on a rough humid run. (More posts to come from this week).

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Morning miles with post-run coffee. Humid hot and more humid but I did it! Had brunch with some co-workers after and then some Shake Shack for dinner 🍔 🍟.

Getting back into it even if it kills me!

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Getting back into the running thing! 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻

It’s been rough getting back with the intense heat and humidity that’s been going on. Summer really hit hard already.

Had a little DIY day with the hardware on my dresser. Painted the back portion that was pink a satin black 👌🏼