July – Gettin Better All the Time…


I usually hate to rush the summer. But this year, the faster the time goes, the sooner I am running & racing again!!

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July Goals:

  • Continue to heal the broken foot – YES but this is really out of my control.
  • Follow doctor’s orders and don’t overdo – YES for the most part.
  • Ditch the crutches – YES but I really did this last month.
  • Wear 2 of the same shoes – YES!
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wore 2 running shoes all month

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even wore sandals

  • Walk – Yes, started with the treadmill, then the track, then the road…

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  • Bike – YES, started with the stationary bike and then ended with a regular bike
  • Run a little (yes, I am being optimistic) – YES, 1 mile, then 2 miles, then 3 miles… 🙂
happy me at Brant Lake

running in Chestertown

AJH snapped this.

even ran/walked a 5k race

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hopefully the mileage continues to pick up…

I also spent more time on our boat and on the islands of Lake George than last month.

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I spent the weekend with tennis friends and even hit the tennis ball.

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Me on the left on the court in Chestertown

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AUGUST GOALS (aiming HIGH):

    1. RUN (regularly)!!!
    2. Do not overdo and listen to my body…REST when necessary!!
    3. Play TENNIS!
    4. Start planks!
    5. Attend a yoga class!
    6. Start training for the Oct 13 half marathon
    7. Run a race 
    8. Run at least 50 miles this month

Happy Running! How was your July? What do you have planned for August?

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3 thoughts on “July – Gettin Better All the Time…

  1. #2 should be in bold also! Listen to your body.
    I think my legs were tired from those New York hills yesterday. Rolling was the wrong term for them.

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