<p>Yes, getting kids situated, summer vacations – I’m thinking September will bring the return of some of our group. :)</p>
<p>KMC, thanks for the lively trip reports. They’re fun to read.</p>
<p>Okay, stability ball is calling my name…</p>
<p>Poll: </p>
<p>Trying to decide what kind of physical activity to do today:</p>
<p>1) 5K walk/jog</p>
<p>2) Kettlebell circuit</p>
<p>It’s a nice day, but I’m pretty tired of walking. Maybe I’ll haul the KB up the stairs and do the circuits outside…</p>
<p>I vote for KB swings - outside. :)</p>
<p>My legs are still attached to my body! I am taking a couple of days off and then will slowly ease back into the routine. Mentally, I’m ready to tackle another race. Physically - not so much. Gosh, I wish I had the stamina of MOfWC! :)</p>
<p>Nice day here so 3+ change outdoor miles, some hills. What did you decide on, iDad?</p>
<p>I think I’m making up for lack of quality with quantity! :)</p>
<p>Went for the vitamin D version of the kettlebell circuit. </p>
<p>6 suitcase deadlifts
6 cleans
6 front squats
6 push presses</p>
<p>On each side. Four rounds. 90 seconds between rounds.</p>
<p>It was actually pretty hot outside – 85 degrees – so I was definitely “glistening” and taking a little extra rest here and there. Kitty snuck out the door and kept me company…</p>
<p>Here’s a pretty good article on core exercises for runners. Now if I would only do it…
[Lolo</a> Jones’ Core Workout | Runner’s World](<a href=“How to Get Abs Quick | Runner's World”>How to Get Abs Quick | Runner's World)</p>
<p>Today’s workout was clearing brush. Overrun stupid Chinese honeysuckle bushes, to be exact. I was sweating & tired, but feeling good when I was done. And feeling even better because the long-range plan is to plant bird and butterfly-friendly plants there. Sunflowers, butterfly weed, milkweed…</p>
<p>In a few minutes I’ll walk the mile to the frozen custard place with S. He goes back to school this weekend so we have to have these fun times together, right? :)</p>
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<p>I got in my fair share today + I got my teeth cleaned (bonus points).</p>
<p>6.5 today…a new PR for me.</p>
<p>Awesome, PackMom. Being able to do those longer runs is a great feeling.</p>
<p>3 little miles today. Way too hot and humid!</p>
<p>^No mile is “little”!</p>
<p>I have to add, walking with my S anywhere is like race walking for me. He’s 6’1" and moves fast. So I <em>deserve</em> that frozen custard! 
Also working on my pullups & leg lifts, okay?</p>
<p>Mommusic, I’ve been known to indulge in salted caramel/dark Belgian chocolate gelato milkshakes and I’m still losing weight so I completely understand the frozen custard!</p>
<p>^Yummmmm!</p>
<p>I only ever have one scoop of anything. (In fact I would be happy with half a scoop.) If I had the 3 scoop banana split brownie sundae I would be in serious trouble. :eek:</p>
<p>Great article MOWC. I need to get back on the core routine. I was pretty much doing core everyday up to my last race. My abs weren’t looking like lolo jones abs though.</p>
<p>3 miles tonight @ 7:30. I’m going to do something different as I build up my miles per day. I’m going to increase to 4 miles when I can go “comfortably” under 7 for 3 miles. And then 4 miles under 7, 5 miles under 7 and so on. </p>
<p>I enjoyed watching the world track and field championships last week. The US men and women are starting to make a name for themselves in the middle distance events. Other than that it is pretty much the Usain Bolt show.</p>
<p>Nice work, PackMom and everyone!</p>
<p>Trying to wrap my head around the idea of comfortably running 7 min miles…</p>
<p>Idad, I had an extra large, especially ordered serving of poached-in-butter lobster for you last night at a lovely restaurant. So may I please trade that now for the benefits of your vitamin d kettlebell workout? Please? My pants are feeling a wee bit tight. </p>
<p>My host will not let me into the master bath to weigh myself and there is no scale in the guest bath so my pants will have to be my limiting barometer :)</p>
<p>St. John’s is a very hilly city and our hosts live in one of the historic “jelly bean” homes downtown, which means, on a tall hill. Unlike my last visit here, I can breath and talk while wandering up and down these steep hills, but mch is certainly getting a workout and finds it quite incredible that people walk everywhere :)</p>
<p>The ships captain cancelled what would have been our second trip out seeking elusive late-season whales due to high winds, which also scuttled the sea kayaking, but there’s hiking in store today and possibly whales at ferryland and reservations for sea kayaking Thursday.</p>
<p>I was due for a fall, and it happened this morning. BAM!!! All last week in VA I was worried about falling (for no particular reason), and I didn’t. This morning I was a mile into a short run (which became shorter) and went down on the asphalt. Small cut on knobby wrist bone bled like crazy and scared the kids at the bus stop on my way back since there was blood all over my arm. Scraped hands, knee, shoulder and elbow and my usual bruised ribs from landing on my arm (I guess). Rest assured- I got my Garmin stopped quickly! This isn’t one of my worst falls, but I am sore and scraped. Not fun. 2.3 miles done. Maybe more this afternoon if I’m not too sore. It’s been 10 1/2 months since my last fall… Other good news- didn’t tear my cute Lulu tank top!</p>
<p>MOWC, ow! I’m sorry to hear you fell. I know your schedule has been super busy lately, so be sure you’re getting adequate rest, and I hope the booboos heal quickly!</p>