Did my first run since May 3. I have not been running, but have made the executive decision to start again since my body fat has increased 5% since March. Cycling doesn't keep it down like running does.

So, I went out with no particular goal distance or anything, just thought I'd start running and see what happened. Went early to beat the heat. Trails are still in good shape (not dusty yet) and the lazuli buntings were all along the trail singing their little blue heads off.

So it went OK. I managed 8 miles; I took it pretty easy and felt good. Stretched and used the foam roller afterwards. I wonder how sore I will be tomorrow????

I really miss running. It's my first love, and I've been having a very hard time finding any love for cycling. I'm disappointed because it's too late for me to train for any of the big running events this year (which I formerly was really looking forward to). Guess I just need to think about next year. And I need to think about how to keep running and my personal life balanced (perceived imbalance is why I stopped back in May). Plus I need to lose this jiggle I've picked up. Not eating Stacy's Naked Pita Chips and stopping after one mojito would probably help with the jiggle factor, too.

[Aside: It was kind of a multisport day for me as well. I wanted to get in the water after spreading some mulch and getting generally overheated, so I rode my commuter bike to the pool, swam a mile (which was fairly pathetic...boy do I need to start doing upper body work again), and then rode home (which is mostly uphill). Slowly. I think that's the first time I've ever done running, guerilla yard work, cycling, and swimming all in one day!]