I'm So Glad I Live In A World Where There Are Octobers

Honestly not sure I'd survive somewhere that doesn't have a change of seasons. Spring and fall are my favorites. And when the leaves change in October and the air gets crisp and there is just that autumnal smell out on the powerlines, it always puts a smile on my face. 🍂🍁 

Tuesday was a 5:30 pm walk around the school with Ryan. Muggy but not raining. (2.6 miles walked)

Wednesday was a muggy overcast misty afternoon for a 4:00 pm run out in Highland Green, but the colors do pop on a grey day! Stopped to chat with the gentleman who I see often out along the Heath about the geese, mallards and the missing muskrats as well as the now defunct bog bridges that used to make a full loop around the Heath. He might love it out there more than I do ❤️ Also, dead things (a turkey skeleton, I think)! (6.0 miles)

Thursday was a 4:40 pm run out through Highland Green. Enjoyed the burgeoning mushrooms, foliage and a praying mantis sighting. Leaves are looking lovely. Muggy though. (6.0 miles)

Fridays used to always be a long run day, but honestly this year, work has been so busy that I really haven't been able to unplug on Fridays like I used to. So Friday was a morning and early afternoon filled with crossing things off the home to-do list and getting work done, which translated into yet another 4:00 pm run on the roads. In the rain. That's OK, just putting one foot in front of the other and getting it done. (6.0 miles)

Got out around 11:00 am on Saturday for a run on the powerlines. Nice but legs were a bit heavy. Some lovely little yellow fritillaries flitting about on the purple aster out near the dump pond. (9.0 miles)

Sunday was a 1:00 pm run out on the powerlines and around through Highland Green. So nice out! (10.0 miles)

Here are the September stats:

148.57 miles run
10.41 miles walked
0 miles xc skiied
2x weights

YTD:

1,374.97 miles run
94.41 miles walked
4.22 miles xc skiied
26x weights

Autumn

Tuesday was a 6:15 am walk around the school block. Nice out and love that I could be comfortable in a skirt and sweatshirt. Then it was off to work for day one of the auditors in-house, oh the joys! 🤪 (2.0 miles walked)

Wednesday was a 6:00 am run on the cart paths. Nice morning and pretty sky. (6.0 miles)

Thursday was another 6:00 am wander. 39 degrees and lovely! Two deer seen. (6.0 miles)

It was spirit week at school during the week, and Abby and Sam dressed up as Minions for Twin Day. So cute 😎

Friday was a quick mid-morning wander before a massage with Lauren. (6.0 miles)

Meanwhile, Sam was having fun at school during Eagles Day, basically a big kid field day 😉😊😆

And then after school, we met up with Mom, Dad and Kristen, plus Morgan and Alex, who were in town visiting for an extra long weekend, at Rocky Ridge for apple picking. Nice afternoon to be out and about in the orchard!

Saturday, Alex came over at 8:00 am and we headed out for a run on the powerlines. Nothing like dagging your niece’s 21 year old boyfriend out on the trails 😂 He can run circles around me but was very patient with my trail plodding and the stops to pet the friendly black kitty cat, talk with the dad, baby and dog, and my oohing and awwing over the asters and viburnum berries 🤪 Always fun showing someone the home trails! Lovely morning! (9.1 miles)

Then after lunch, while Sam headed out with Abby and Ava to get ready for Homecoming, Ryan and. I joined Kristen, Morgan and Alex for a walk at Wolfe's Neck. Always good to get down to the water. A bit of spitting rain but nice overall. (1.47 miles walked)

Here is a mishmash of Homecoming photos. Always so fun to see everyone all dressed up and ready to dance 💗💃

Sunday, I finally managed to get around 1:30 for a run on the powerlines in the mist and wind and rain. (8.0 miles)

And then it was over to Mom and Dad's to celebrate Kristen's birthday with thai food and crazy cake. Yum! 😋🎂💗