Week 29: Day 2 - July 18, 2017

• easy RUN (solo) = 5.08 miles; time = 1:02:13; average pace @ 12:15
• easy WALK with dogs = 2.6 miles total

While I still really prefer COLD temperatures, the weather has been pretty good so far for July. It is definitely a little easier to walk my dogs during the daytime...but come August and September, crazy hot weather that I'm really not looking forward to at all.

Week 28: Day 7 - July 16, 2017

• easy trail RUN with one dog = 4.64 miles; time = 57:07; average pace @ 12:19
• easy WALK with three dogs = 2.6 miles

Running: 

Total Weekly Mileage: 20.05

Total Monthly Mileage: 24.65

Total Yearly Mileage: 542.87

Total Shoe Mileage: 173.01

Cycling:

Total Weekly Mileage: 0

Total Monthly Mileage: 0

Total Yearly Mileage: 847.99

It didn't feel too bad during the daytime, so it was a little easier to walk my dogs. I still can't wait for cooler temperatures to run in.

Week 28: Day 5 - July 14, 2017

• trail/road RUN with one dog = 5.27 miles; time = 1:0:23; average pace @ 12:36
• easy WALK with three dogs = 2.6 miles

Is summer over yet? I am going to keep complaining about the weather until summer is over because I don't like it at all!

Week 28: Day 3 - July 12, 2017

• easy trail RUN with one dog = 5 miles; time = 1:01:17; average pace @ 12:15
• easy WALK with three dogs = 2.1 miles

This morning felt a little cooler, but I still struggled with the temperature. Perhaps it is a good thing I don't feel unmotivated. Is summer over yet??

Week 28: Day 2 - July 11, 2017

• easy RUN with one dog = 5.14 miles; time = 1:03:09; average pace @ 12:17
• easy WALK with three dogs = 2.6 miles

Is summer over yet? Is October here? I want summer to be over already. I am not unmotivated, but I am struggling with the temperature in the mornings!

Week 27: Day 7 - July 09, 2017

• easy RUN with one dog = 4.6 miles; time = 57:02; average pace @ 12:24
• easy WALK with three dogs = 2.6 miles

Taking a break from running for a week had been really helpful. I felt so much better this morning. This morning was warmer (70 F degrees) than the last few runs (60 to 63 F degrees) that I did. I did struggle with the temperature this morning, but I didn't feel grumpy or unmotivated last the last few runs. I still wish it wasn't summer anymore though.

Week 26: Day 7 - July 02, 2017

• easy trail RUN with one dog = 4.61 miles; time = 59:23; average pace @ 12.53
• easy WALK with three dogs = 2.6 miles total

Running: 

Total Weekly Mileage: 21.19

Total Monthly (July) Mileage: 4.61

Total Monthly (June) Mileage: 93.41

Total Yearly Mileage: 518.22

Total Shoe Mileage: 148.36

Cycling: 

Total Weekly Mileage: 0 

Total Monthly (July) Mileage: 0

Total Monthly (June) Mileage: 0

Total Yearly Mileage: 847.99

I am taking a "vacation" from running, starting tomorrow and my next planned run will be next Sunday. I had felt fine before I headed out for each run all week, but I felt unmotivated during every run all week. I didn't feel better this morning, so I think I am really just unmotivated and needed the rest. I can blame the weather, but I think I can't. I struggled with the weather last summer and my average pace was more or less the same, but I didn't feel unmotivated. I am glad that I didn't sign up for a half marathon in October. I would have to start on Tuesday, July 04. My bike is still not fixed. I may try to go hiking instead, but I guess I'll have to hike alone because the scheduling with the hike groups I'm a member of doesn't work with my schedule.