It is all about the little things in life. . .
These are just some of the things I never used to think twice about but now will never take them for granted after living in Alaska for 4 years!
I have been thoroughly enjoying many of them during my stay in Minnesota!
– Bonfires. . . . at night. . . . when it is dark!
– Summer sunrises and sunsets.
– It is so much easier falling asleep when it is dark out.
– Fireflies are awesome. . . . .and so are the stars at night!
– My fingernails actually grow in Minnesota!
– It feels weird to have my arms exposed. Since I honestly have my arms covered year-round in Alaska, I almost feel naked wearing a short-sleeve or sleeveless shirt.
(And open-mouth smile for my husband.)
I also love sweating it out during my runs!
I have been keeping up with my running, but it has been a little more difficult than usual this past week.
– First and foremost, I am still recovering from the marathon. It honestly took me 3-4 weeks to fully recover last year after my first marathon. So while it is easy to get frustrated, I know eventually my body will heal.
– Secondly, I have been dealing with a slight twinge in my right hamstring this week.
– And thirdly, I have not been religiously taking my multivitamin, which means I do not get enough iron and therefore having breathing problems. (Which, I think, has been my biggest obstacle as of lately.)
Mileage from this past week (6/27 – 7/3):
Monday: 1 mile
Tuesday: 3 miles
Wednesday: 4 miles
Thursday: 5 miles
Friday: 0
Saturday: 7 miles
Sunday: off
Total: 20 miles
I am okay with my mileage for the week. Originally, I was hoping for closer to 30 miles, but I know I’ll eventually get there.
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I have been enjoying overnight oats in the mornings after a sweaty run!
Love all the fresh fruits I’ve been having as well!
Hope you are enjoying your Sunday!
Start taking your multivitamin so you can get back out there. Darn that hamstring. I bet it’s annoying.
Start taking your multivitamin so you can get back out there. Darn that hamstring. I bet it’s annoying.
The overnight oats look amazing topped with the peach! I think I’m going to recreate that for my breakfast tomorrow. 🙂
The overnight oats look amazing topped with the peach! I think I’m going to recreate that for my breakfast tomorrow. 🙂
The peach on those oats looks tantalizing. I enjoy over night oats, but usually put strawberries or blueberries on it, now you’ve got me hankering for peaches. 😉
The peach on those oats looks tantalizing. I enjoy over night oats, but usually put strawberries or blueberries on it, now you’ve got me hankering for peaches. 😉
It certainly looks like your having a great trip home!
Yes, I am!
It certainly looks like your having a great trip home!
Yes, I am!
have fun being home 🙂 looks like you are!
have fun being home 🙂 looks like you are!
I’ve been having a ham issue, too. I started stretching more, am going to do more butt and ham weight moves, and ordered a foam roller. I’m also taking an anti-inflammatory since I ignored the twinge for so long it became a pain. Hope yours goes away a lot sooner than mine has! It stinks!
PS – I love bonfires! Haven’t been to one yet this year. <3
I’ve been having a ham issue, too. I started stretching more, am going to do more butt and ham weight moves, and ordered a foam roller. I’m also taking an anti-inflammatory since I ignored the twinge for so long it became a pain. Hope yours goes away a lot sooner than mine has! It stinks!
PS – I love bonfires! Haven’t been to one yet this year. <3
I miss warmer weather from CO and CA even in Washington… I was so spoiled living in Southern California!!!! Enjoy the heat!
Maybe I never paid attention to the summer temps in the PNW, but it doesn’t get that warm/hot, huh? Or maybe just where you guys are?? Or maybe just this year??
I miss warmer weather from CO and CA even in Washington… I was so spoiled living in Southern California!!!! Enjoy the heat!
Maybe I never paid attention to the summer temps in the PNW, but it doesn’t get that warm/hot, huh? Or maybe just where you guys are?? Or maybe just this year??
i always thought the best thing about minnesota was you
i always thought the best thing about minnesota was you