Good morning! It's Sunday and it's going to be a scorcher out there! 90 degrees and "mostly sunny" according to weather.com.
So, yesterday was my usual off day from training, working out, exercise, what have you. And, of course, like usual, I did not take a day off. Instead, since I can't run very well with my hip pain, I biked to check up on one of my customer's paper delivery at the Ithaca Journal just down the street about a half mile. Then, I made my way on to Wegmans. You see, I bought all the ingredients for
white chocolate chip apricot oatmeal cookies and forgot the oatmeal, so I biked there instead of driving. It was a sweet feeling since it was only the second time biking since I got my stolen 1979 Huffy Regatta back from the Ithaca Police Department. I forgot how good it feels to just bike leisurely and with purpose. Whew, lots of back story here.
Then, I biked to the
Farmers' Market. That's about 2 miles each way, so a total of four. It was sooooo hot there, even walking underneath the beautiful roof of the market. I got some good fuel for my workouts this week:
farm-raised eggs, broccoli, zucchini, squash, beans, and basil for Italian dishes! I actually met a dude there who's wife runs a lot and mentioned my upcoming marathon to him and my fundraising. Well.... he wasn't having it, but still it's a great way to market my efforts!
Finally, I biked to Buttermilk Falls and hiked 1.5 miles and swam while there. I took a trail I've never done before, the
Rim Trail which runs along the left side going up the falls. It's a pretty difficult, all uphill trail .75 miles one way, with lots of steep inclines, tree roots to grip, and only minimal view of the falls, but still an amazing workout for the legs and heart! I got to hike down the usual, touristy
Gorge Trail and get my waterfall fill, so it's all good. I met lots of happy, interesting people taking pictures, hiking at fast and slow paces. When I got done, the pool at the foot of the falls was waiting for me so I basically just jumped right in only to find out the water is a cool
60 degrees!!!! Shock, let me tell you but I cooled off quick.
So, training is good so far! I mean, really, so I can't run
yet, but I sure have enough endurance to exercise moderately for, oh, 3.5 hours! If you're going to be in Ithaca, or even Buffalo when I come home for family and friend visits, let me know and we can train together!!! I'm a lot of fun, I promise, since apparently I never shut up while working out. Think about it.... and visit my fundraising page:
Mo' Money... Less Problems!Peace
