A Moist Week

As much as I look forward to summer, I can't help but be disappointed when we have a summer that brings us lots of rain and moisture. I summerfess that I have spent more time indoors than I would have liked this year. Don't get me wrong, I've gotten all my runs done outdoors, but the humidity has limited my distance and/or my enjoyment. I'm glad I'm not training for anything! 

I'm looking forward to fall--it's my favorite season. I know what comes after that, so I plan to enjoy it as much as I can!

Weekly Rundown:

Sunday: trail run 4 miles

Monday: Yoga with Adriene, Strength Training

Tuesday: Fluid Running

Wednesday: Trail Run 6.5 miles

Thursday: Yoga with Adriene, Strength Training

Friday: run 4 miles

Saturday: Yoga with Adriene, work

On Sunday, I had my son's and DIL's baby shower on the calendar for noon, so a short run was in order. I ran the trail in the east preserve, a nice 4 mile loop. I was lucky to see a lot of deer, including this doe and fawn, and a pair of sandhill cranes right when I pulled into the parking lot! I also saw 3 bucks--the twins, and another lone buck, as well as another doe with her twins! It was quite a morning, and I felt very happy when I finished!

Monday's strength work was a repeat of last week, with increased weight and/or reps: 

Drop sets of:

-dumbbell deadlifts: 55# x8, 50# x10, 45# x12

-dumbbell strict press: 20# x10, 15# x14, 12# x 16

-barbell reverse lunges (front rack position) 55# x 6/leg, 45# x8/leg, 35# x 10/leg

-bent over barbell rows: 75# x8, 65# x10, 55# x12

We finished with row sprints, 5 x:30/2:30 rest. I was consistent with a pace of 1:56-1:57 per set

Wednesday morning was MOIST. The air was so thick that it felt as if I were swimming instead of running. I took it slow and literally soaked in my surroundings. I caught a few deer munching on foliage. Saw some beautiful mushrooms and flowers. By the time I finished, I was covered with sweat and mud. I couldn't wait to get into the shower! 

Thursday's strength training was a repeat of last week's. I did my best to increase my weights and reps:

-Bulgarian Split Squats: 25# x8, 20# x10, 15# x12

-Dumbbell Bench Press: 30# x8, 25# x10, 20# x10 

-Hip Thrusts: 155# x8, 145# x8, 135# x 8

-Pull-ups: lower bar x4, banded x4, banded x4

Friday brought another steamy morning. It was pretty, but pretty, pretty moist.  I struggled to even get 3 miles--it was hard to breathe, and my knees were hurting. I caught up to my neighbor, who was walking her dog, and we walked the last mile home. By the time I got to work, inside the AC, my knees were done talking to me. It's been a cruel summer.

Off the trail...

My son and DIL's baby shower took place on Sunday afternoon.  As always with her family, it was a beautiful event at a local restaurant. My sister and my high school BFF came, which was great. The hubs stayed home. As far as baby showers go, this was a really fun time!

We're up at the lake! It's been a while, and I'm hoping to get out for a ski. We did get out in the boat yesterday afternoon, and while it was sunny, it was windy and wavy. Hoping for better conditions today.

How was your week? Have your outdoor workouts been restricted by the humidity? Any fun nature sightings? Who else is looking forward to fall?

I'm linking up with Deborah and Kim for the Weekly Rundown.