(shorts, tank, run bra with phone pocket in back, sunglasses)
One thing I really love about this lightweight tank is that it’s long enough in the front to reach my shorts, but in the back it gives me a few inches of fresh air. I love the ventilation in the back; it makes all the difference on a hot run.
8 miles @ 8:32 average, and our friend, Jenisy, just got back from Sweden and brought us her favorite treats.
And then we were off to Jessie’s pool, and I brought some treats there, too. We Utahns love our treats. And this apple dip is our favorite thing ever–> 1 cup brown sugar, 8 oz cream cheese, 1 tbsp vanilla.
Why does his goggles upside down make my life?!
Love me some dramatic clouds.
And some time discussing life over the last 20 years together.
We got in some soccer practicing.
And I’m very grateful for my talent for taking a cat nap at any time of the day…. I could take one 30 minutes after I wake up in the morning because I’m so talented at napping.
And then on the way home from soccer, I took the kids to get the $5 Wednesday Sushi deal last night only to be very confused that it was actually Tuesday… and not $5.
Before I leave you today, I thought it would be fun to give you a few running reminders.
Remember:
*How impossible what you do now once felt when you started.
*When in doubt, take the gel. Even if you don’t have that much distance or time left to cover, if you need a gel, you need a gel.
*Thank your body after each and every run. We won’t get to do this forever, but I think gratitude will help us to run much longer.
*EAT BEFORE (and after). In my opinion, no matter how short your run is, you will have a much better experience with a banana or some graham crackers in your system first.
*Run the route with the best sunrise or sunset views.
*Celebrate even the smallest gains in fitness.
*Look up from your feet when on the trails.
*Run with people of all different speeds.
*Use the run to forget what you were mad about when you started your run.
*Ignore the weather.
*Stop when you know you are injured or even think you might be injured.
*Be the first to wave to the other runner.
*Adapt to whatever the day throws at you.
*Take the rest day.
*Start your run before you give your brain the chance to talk yourself out of it.
*Eat the way that makes you feel and perform your best no matter what fad is telling you to change.
*Forget how hard the race was quickly so you can sign up for another one.
*Trust the training you’ve done, not the panic feelings you are having the week of the race.
*Cry on your run if things are feeling too heavy, it is so cathartic.
*Encourage the runner passing you or the one you are passing.
*Move on after a bad run/workout/race.
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What country do you believe has the best candy to offer?
Talented at napping or not really?
Any running reminders?
What’s on your agenda today?
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