Thanks for joining Kim and Me for the weekly run down today. I was so off kilter this week after the holiday and my travel to
Chicago. Despite the return of ridiculous humidity and the continuing presence of the cicadas, I am running into June just as fast as I can. Here is a peek into my week of workouts.
Running into June
Monday- 3.5 mile run and stretch class
A rare Monday run and a rare run with my son. We could not pass up another chance to run along the Chicago River before heading home. Nice and flat with lots of interesting architecture. Had a late flight home after spending the weekend with our daughter.
Tuesday- 4.5 mile run + stretch
Tough wakeup this morning but on Tuesday’s we run. I am keeping up my early runs as the heat continues to rise along with the humidity. It was a long day with the early wake up and the time change.
Today, was also the start of my virtual run to e-race racism 100 mile challenge. My partner and I will virtually run 100 miles together before the end of the month. We are off to a “running start” and I think we will soon hit our number. Running into June!
Wednesday- 1 mile run and upper body strength + core + elliptical
I could not let Global Running Day go by without at least a short run. Since I had run 2 days in a row already, I got my 1 mile run in to complete 2 Strava challenges for the day. Running friends near and far are the best friends.
Thursday- 6.5 mile run and stretch
The humidity was just insane at 97%. Hydration plan in full force. The cicadas are also insane this week. I am guessing we are at the peak and I am over it. It is impossible not to step on them while running and it’s pretty gross. An afternoon massage was just what I needed.
Friday- lower body strength + core + peloton cycle + strength for runners
Felt good to get back into my gym today and finally felt back on schedule.
Saturday- morning walk + yoga + stretch
Today is my day off but I did go on a leisurely walk and catch up with a friend followed by a short yoga class. Cicadas were really out in force. Not happy with them
Sunday- on the plan 8 mile run
It’s going to be another hot and humid one. I am really trying to stay on top of my hydration and get out there early(ish).
I am hoping we are almost over the peak of the cicadas now and I will keep running into June humidity and all!
Glad you enjoyed your stay in our city! It is a beautiful one for sure. Yuck on the cicadas and the humidity. We are very steamy here as well now but I don’t dare complain. Have a great week ahead!
I know the worst is yet to come so I have to mete out my complaining!
Great week, Deborah!! Those cicadas have me totally creeped out, and I’m not anywhere close to an in-person encounter. My week felt jacked, as well, with the holiday…but we make do, don’t we 🙂
I cracked up at our differing attitude toward the cicadas. I think they are so cool, mostly because we only get to see this particular brood every 17 years. We also have Brood II out here, but they’re nowhere nearly as plentiful. Just think, you’ll get another little break from them when you go on your running adventure!
Have a great week and thanks for the linkup!
Do you have a lot of gingkos there? Wondering which is worse, those or cicada crunch. I hate the former big time.
So glad you had a great visit with famiyl and lots of fun runs. So glad to run with you on Wednesday, including the shirt
The cicadas are just really loud and they are flying into us so not a fan!
So happy you had so much fun in Chicago! Always good to see family. I wasn’t a runner when we had family to visit there so never ran there!
The Cicadas are just gross. Glad they don’t make it this far north, but the heat & humidity unfortunately has! It won’t overstay its welcome, though, it looks like.
We did have a really fun trip great to all be together
This was a rough weekend of humidity and cicadas. Last week I was thinking that the cicadas weren’t all that bad. Not anymore! I’m ready for them to go away for 17 more years.
yes the last few days are the worst so I hope we are almost done with them
The cicadas may be at or past their peak, but there are still plenty out there! The humidity is just starting though. I guess we will get used to it? How fun to run with your son in Chicago! I do love the skyline there.
I guess we will have to get used to the humidity. I am really going to try this summer
The heat and humidity this weekend was horrible, and it’s not even officially summer yet – ugh! Kudos to you for getting outside for all of those runs!
All of your photos in Chicago made me want to visit the city immediately – I miss it! I enjoyed running virtually with you for Global Running Day!
It is such a fun city to visit. Way better weather than last time we were both there!
Ahh cicadas! So far i havent seen any here. And I’m fine with that! Great job as always staying active even with the humidity and on your trip!
Thanks!
I really hope you’re past the peak of the cicadas!
Great week despite feeling off-kilter from the travel. Sounds like the Chicago trip was a big win!
The heat and humidity have shown up in full force – I’m trying hard not to complain.
I hope we are past the worst of them as well. I am trying not to complain yet either bc I know it’s getting worse
I can’t imagine crunching over all the cicadas on a run! Eew…are there certain areas where they are particularly bad?
Heat and humidity…so challenging! Great job still getting in some solid runs. Glad you enjoyed your Chicago visit!
Right now they are pretty much everywhere! We should be better in about 2 weeks.
Chicago is such a beautiful city! Glad you got some good runs in there.
The heat, humidity and cicadas sound awful! But just think, soon they’ll be gone for another 17 years. Maybe you can move before then (ha ha.) We don’t have them in Florida!
Great I will come visit you next time!! 🙂
I’m glad you had so much fun in Chicago, but the weather wasn’t very cooperative! Now it’s super hot. Ugh. Like you, I’m getting up early to get my runs in. Have a great week!
After Friday, it was pretty good. I would rather have it a little chilly than super hot.
I was just thinking about the cicadas today. I haven’t seen any in our area at all. How nice that you got to run with your son and hang out with your daughter. I haven’t been to Chicago in awhile, but I need to go back. It’s a fun city. I’m enjoying the hot weather because our pool is finally cleared up. Pool season is on!!
pool season is one of the pluses of this hot weather. I just do not enjoy running in it!
I mean I know you know how I feel about the heat and humidity. I honestly hate it a little more each year, to the point where I’m pretty much done with Florida weather wise.
Stepping on bugs would be pretty gross. I’m glad we don’t have those here although we do have plenty of bugs that fly at us while running (ick).
I’m so glad you got to have a nice visit with your son in Chicago and get some runs in in another area! It’s nice to mix it up once in a while!
bugs and humidity are not my fave combination at all!
The cicadas aren’t really a big problem here. I love the heat but could do without the rain we’ve been getting. Although we do need it, so it’s one of those eh things.
Definitely one of those things!
I’m so glad you had a nice trip to Chicago. The more I saw of your photos, the more I think we need to plan a trip there.
Your bright colors always make me so happy! i love to see it.
It is a really fun city to visit
It was hot here after you left. At least the weather was a bit better when you were here. Heat and humidity is an ugly combo! Yikes on the cicadas! How much longer?
I am hoping just 2 more weeks of them!