Wow have things been crazy the past few weeks. Between swim camp and James' camps and appointments, I've been going going going! Unfortunately my training has suffered, but I'm back at it and ready to attack my goal race!
A few weeks ago we had the Kitchener reception for Uncle Pat and Aunt Kristie. It was held at a lodge near us. It was nice to see family, but it was warm until the sun when down. James had a blast! He got to see Meredith and one of Uncle Pat's friends taught him to fish.
That next night we had a bunch of friends over. We just did snacky type things and shrimp. There was a ton of food, but it was good. It was nice to see everyone and we all had a good time.
Then swim camp came around. I was at the pool all day for 4 days and then I did lessons at night. Crazy busy and the first 2 days were so bloody hot. It rained the last 2 days so it was a bit cooler. That weekend Mike and I had absolutely nothing to do so we were lazy and just lounged around.
The same week as swim camp, James had Clay Camp. It's held at a local studio and they do all sorts of art projects with the focus being clay. It made some really cute things. We have his painting hanging up in the hallway and his pot and monster displayed in the living room. He loved the camp!
Last week I started my canning. I made 33 jars of pickles. It took me all day, but they are done and they look great! I have already given two jars away and will be taking some down to Indiana next weekend with us to give to my family.
I also had densist and eye appointments last week. The dentist appointment went much better than the previous one. I still have two more scheduled to get the crown put on, but I can now see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Saturday we went hiking along the Bruce Trail. We did about a 3 hour hike on a pretty technical trail. A lot of it was very narrow. The end we had to go almost straight up the escarpment to get back to our car. We had fun and ate lunch in a nice clearing. After our hike we stopped at the Royal Botanical Gardens. James loved seeing all the flowers and took lots of pictures. Then we went out for dinner.
Sunday I went to Welland for Open Water Provincials. I had 3 swimmers swimming and they did awesome! One girl swam the 3k and the other two swam the 1k. The 1k swimmers each placed 3rd in their age groups.
Yesterday I started back on my sub-30 5k traning program. I'm also using it to help me get ready for my 10 Zoo run at the end of September. I was in the gym yesterday doing cross training. I rode the recumbent bike 8 miles and did weights. Afterwards James and I walked to Mad Science camp together. He was so excited about the camp. The topic for the week is rockets. When I picked him up yesterday they were launching rockets and all the kids were so excited. On the walk home he just talked a mile a minute. After I totaled up my mileage from the gym and walking yesterday it was 15 miles. That was a nice chunk of change to put in the Disney jar. Then James added his $3 for his 3 miles walked to and from camp.
The Disny Jar is the way we are saving to go to Disney World. For every mile walked/run/biked we put a dollar in the jar. James has gotten on me about starting my training again so he can see the jar fill up. He really wants to go to Disney.
Today I got up and ran 4 miles. It was a beautiful morning to run. The temperature was 48 and it was quiet and peaceful on my run. I counted 6 rabbits along the way and only 3 scared the crap out of me. They darted out in front of me and I almost stepped on one. I felt really good on this run. This is the weather I love to run in and wish all my mornings were like this. The only thing that made me laugh was something they were saying on the radio. I run to the radio not just a playlist. I like the talking. Towards the end of my run, they were talking about a study that just came out of Japan that said if you wake up before 5am you have a higher risk of hardening of the arteries. Then if you exercise that early you have a higher risk of a heart attack. I'm listening to this as I'm finishing my run and knowing that 5am is sleeping in on some days. Oh well. I'm not going to change.
After breakfast James and I walked to camp. My muscles were a bit stiff. I know it was from the weights yesterday as I did legs. I enjoyed the walk though. I have my coffee and James always talks about interesting things. Today we talked about fruit, older brothers/sisters, how he's excited for school and what he's going to ride when he goes to Great Wolf Lodge with mommy. It was a quiet walk home. I don't take my iPod on the walks, just my runs.
Tomorrow is my rest day, but James and I will still walk to camp. A nice leisurely 3 mile walk will be fine. Thursday I'm doing speed work and weights at the gym and Friday a short 3-4 mile run. Saturday I have a race and then we are going to FanExpo. It's the ComicCon of Canada. I'm so excited!!!!!! I can't wait to go!
Well, I'm off to do laundry and get a few other things done. I'm glad I'm back on track and I feel great! Have a wonderful Tuesday!
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