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Today I opted to get out and hike some serious mountain trails - It was a great day!

I'm getting a new kayak today - that said, I only had time for a quick run; and it's hot and muggy so a short run is all I was good for anyway. I'd have hopped on the trainer if it weren't for the beast. I considered some hill work or a targeted workout but opted to go for the shorter run.  Summer has arrived (with a vengeance) Never again will I complain about cool, damp, misty mornings. . .

It was a warm morning - Ori had me up at 0550 and we were out the door for daycare by 0700 but not before he ran through the house multiple times dropping his ball at my feet.  He absolutely loves his ball.  After dropping him at daycare I got excited. . it's been a week since I've run at the quarry but it's been a long time since I've run there by myself. I saw many turtles and red efts out . . .and I even saw a 3ft long black snake. The run itself was uneventful - well, except for seeing the local residents. Good to get in a good run and be done.

If you've been reading these posts (hmmmm?) or when I go back to read this log, I'll remember the it's been raining for weeks on end [not like we're counting anymore. . we stopped counting at 16 days in a row and that was over a week ago].  This morning was the first morning in a long time where I woke up and the sun was shining. . but let's back up a bit.  Last night I settled in and started reading a new book, the Son, it's the latest in the Giver series and I was enthralled.  I got to bed at a decent hour but Ori was scooting around at 0245. I tried to ignore him but then I broke out in a nasty sweat where I was nauseous and just plain miserable.  I got up, tried to let him out (the little stinker never got out of bed), peed and chugged a glass of water.  I spent the next hour looking at the weather, FAcebook, etc. because, hey, that's what you do when you can't sleep.  I didn't want to wake up when the beast started stirring again just before 06...

I've started to embrace these wet, cool, misty mornings - What's the saying? If you can't beat 'em, join 'em - I set out this morning w/ Ori mostly to get him out and burn off some energy. We set out just as the church crowd was making their way to the church for Sunday services. I opted to head up the hill instead of out through the neighborhood - time to test the legs with some hill work. We had to dodge some cars but it was worth it. Heading out of the neighborhood we were stopped by Kristy and then again by Dave and Boris. It felt like our run was never going to get going but at the same time it was nice to catch up w/ friends. It started to get misty and the rain started to pick up so I made our goodbyes and we continued on our way.  Something happened when I stepped onto the trail - for the most part the standing water had drained and I felt really good.  Ori was off romping around and exploring all the new smells. Everything was fresh and green - there's...

Yesterday's run was a good one; this morning when I woke up I hurt in places I've not hurt in a long time.  I'm going to attribute that to the intense gardening session.  But hey, I gorged on some chocolate chip, apple sauce, greek yogurt banana bread I made last night so I felt obligated to run, even if it was in the rain. B- said yesterday that, " we only have room in our yesterdays for sore muscles ". . I'll take that another step further. . . " If it doesn't bring me alive it's too small for me. " Today's run in the rain brought me alive - Ori loved running through the puddles and I loved dodging the low hanging branches, wet from the rain.  5 miles on the wet, puddle-filled trails. . . love it!

For whatever reason I agreed to meet up w/ B- at 0700 this morning - It was a good run. It kicked my butt but it was good to catch up and we had a lot to catch up on.  Nothing fancy, just slow and steady - out Gratitude and back the Ridge. My muscles hurt.  My body hurts. I planted 400 gladiolus bulbs bulbs last night-  go. go. go.  I'll rest when I can't move.  " We only have room for sore muscles in our yesterdays, Captain!" ~ B.