Just to see

Saw this sign at the trail the other day.  I especially like leave no trace.

this is summer

an early morning run,
wandering through the farmer's market,
bringing home fresh bread and produce,
reading on the deck,
iced coffee,
and time, time, time.
lots to be thankful for today.

Hello July

We have this line around here, "Summer begins July 5."  It is usually in response to someone complaining about the grey, wet weather.  I agree that it is hard to start summer break with rain and clouds but it also pushes me to get some of those inside chores done before the "real" summer begins.  This year, it has been muggy and that is new.  So I was a bit overdressed for my run yesterday but I pushed myself to keep going, no walking is my mantra.  After nursing a sore ankle this week, I was nervous about hitting the trail but I ran a little over 4 miles with no pain so I will take that.  It is July.  Just two month until the half marathon.  The time is now - summer weather or not. 

summer running

Finally - summer is upon us.  Okay, it is a bit overcast right now but it was lovely this morning when we went for a run.  And we had two beautiful runs on Whidbey Island last week.
I am officially on summer break so it is time to kick in the summer running schedule.  More morning runs, more afternoon cross fit work outs, and healthy eating - all working toward that Labor Day half marathon.