Pursuing Balance & Joy

I Heart Running

Author: Elizabeth

Hi, friends!

I still haven’t quite figured out the whole writing thing in the morning, but I’m getting better with the workouts. I even got up Saturday morning for my long run fairly early. Tom and Tim had plans so I was on my own for 12 miles. That was my longest run ever by myself. (I know I technically ran the Carmel half marathon alone, but Tom and Tim cheered me on so it wasn’t really alone-ness.)

I can’t believe how awesome that run was! I rode my bike down to the Monon Community Center and ran south from there. My turn-around was in Broad Ripple. I stopped there to take a picture.

The weather was great. Of course, I’d rather it be 35 degrees than 75 when I run, but it’s August so 75 is fabulous. There was plenty of shade along the trail when I needed it too. I LOVE how well-used the monon trail is in our area. I probably saw 200 people or more out walking, running, bike-riding and/or roller blading. It’s so great to see SO many people out being active.

Sunday was rest day and travel day. I flew to Seattle via Houston. (Yeah, only an airline could think Houston is between Indianapolis and Seattle, I know.) Both flights were uneventful. The food in first class wasn’t horrible. All in all, it was a good day.

This morning I got up at 5:00 (of course that was 8:00 a.m. in my brain, which helped immensely). I ran 4 miles. Long runs would be great here. To run 4 miles from my hotel I really just barely get to the water. I did stop for a cool picture of the random ampersand sign at my turnaround point though.

After the 4 miles, I did my Monday weight-lifting, which is really 3 sets of bodyweight exercises. My Monday-Thursday “weights” are all bodyweight exercises that I can easily do from my hotel room. I pick up the hand weights on Friday when I’m home. I was a little worried about how tired my legs were, but I felt great running this morning. Seattle is gorgeous. It was nice to be out there before the sun came up while the streets were less crowded. I’m already looking forward to Wednesday morning’s run!

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