Running {...in all directions!}

I helped out this week with some corporate fitness classes at an office we occasionally do some wellness work for.  The space they had set aside for the workouts was actually quite nice.  Half of one of the floors is vacant, so we had a huge space with a nice view to set up in.  I met some really lovely women who I hope to get to do some more work with in the future.  We are helping them with a training program for the local Kaiser Permanente 5k that takes place in a few months, and I believe I'll get to lead one of the running groups.  I also will be doing that with one of our other companies, so no excuse not to get my runs in for the month of September!!

Speaking of running, my own exercise and running habits had gotten a bit erratic over the summer.  I am back to prioritizing that over computer time, so if it comes down to having to choose between--I'm going to hit the streets for a run before pounding the keys on the computer.  I am sure many of you can relate to getting sucked into the online world in a way that sometimes cuts into other activities.  The weather should start getting at least a bit cooler overnight here in another month or two, which will really get me excited to get back into running outside even more consistently.

I did manage a good run earlier this week with some hill repeats thrown in.  This was one of the hills I trained on to get ready for my downhill race in the spring, but this time I focused on the climb instead of the descent.  I have a 5k in a week that has a few good hills in it, so at least my body won't be too shocked when I hit them.  My stats don't look great overall, but it was definitely an intense session!

I have also been listening to my body still and throwing in yoga when I need a break from harder sessions.  I had a brutal workout with some of the other trainers I work with yesterday, so I think that might be just the thing today.  I still have not made the yoga as much of a habit as I would like, but I am definitely getting it in much more consistently than I used to.  It actually ties in really well with some meditation.  I think right now with taking on some new things professionally, the mental benefits are just as important as the physical to keep me calm and focused.

I am also excited as it has been a year since I started blogging!  I wrote my first post on my Wordpress site before I started on here, so I will make sure to do a more in-depth post in a week when I hit my official Steemiversary. ;)  It started out just as a way to write up some recipes and challenge myself to write more, and it ended up giving me so much more.  I never started this for the rewards (good thing given the current state of things), but I have gotten rewarded in so many more ways than any $$ could give.  Cheers with a big beet and cherry smoothie!

I finished up my part of a fun collaboration with @evecab this week, so I can't wait to see how she does with her fitness goals!  I'm not usually one to do a lot of videos (especially with speaking in them, haha), however I think it is great to get pushed outside of my comfort zone every now and then.  Keeps you moving forward, right?

Alright guys, it's been lovely catching up.  Gotta go get ready for a little work, then it's time to hang out with my favorite blonde for some Friday fun.  Have a great weekend everyone!