Autumn

The start of the school year signals the beginning of fall, even if the calendar doesn't quite agree for another week or so. And even more so, wandering out in the woods, on the powerlines, in the gardens at this time of year, the signs are there. Goldenrod and aster dominate the landscape, fields of yellow and white, viburnum berries turning blush pink, that scent that reminds any high school XC runner of fall - slightly sweet with hints of the fall detritus as plants turn brown, kind of indescribable, but it always brings a smile and memories. 

Monday was a late afternoon walk with Ryan to catch up after the workday. (2.6 miles walked)

Tuesday morning, I headed out at 5:20 am for a Highland Green loop. Pretty morning but it is going to take a bit to get used to dark morning run starts with a headlamp again! (5.0 miles)

Late starts on Wednesday are always welcome. Headed out at 6:25 for an out-and-back on the powerlines. Cool and crisp enough for long sleeves! Cool mist rising out on the powerlines. (5.3 miles)

Full zero day on Thursday, and then Friday, I headed over to the dump to run from there before moving on to the morning errands. Legs felt a bit heavy after strength and mobility done before I headed out, but a nice change of pace and place on a pretty morning. (5.2 miles)

We have a number of new board members starting this year at work, so Saturday was a work day, with a 4-hour board orientation event plus a bit of set up and clean up before and after. Started off the day with a road run around town. Felt a bit sluggish in the muggy air. Back at home in the front garden beds, the globe thistle, which had been chopped down by the landscapers in the early spring 😫, is blooming! So pretty. (5.4 miles)

Work event went well, and as Ryan had not yet been out for a run or walk when I got home, we headed across the street for a walk to catch up before I took a shower and collapsed on the couch with my book and a drink 😂😉So much extraverting! (2.7 miles walked)

This morning, I managed to sleep in (until 5:45 😆), went to Frosty's to pick up donuts (glazed pumpkin, the best! 😋🍩), did my strength and mobility, and then finally headed out a little after 9:00 am for a run. Ran along the Heath and through Highland Green. Nice out and felt decent. Happy to have managed to hit 5 days of running this week. Still being conservative and am going to build up slowly but hoping I can be back to my regular base mileage of 40 by October. (5.1 miles)