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May is almost over which means June is almost here. It also means 4 more days till the end of the school year. I have some fun events planned for my students – movie day with popcorn, crafts day, and awards ceremony. I also have a “pick your choice” so they can do whatever they want.
Let me tell you about how May went for me:
Mileage: While April was a great month, it wasn’t the same for May. I had a running streak going in April and then missed the 30th because I was up late the night before and then was exhausted the next day.
As of today, I’ve run 20.64 and walked 1.54 miles this month. Those running miles also include a 10k.
Current Book: I finished reading “Damnation Spring” and “Choosing to Run”. The former was long and I somewhat lost interest but was determined to finish it. I didn’t like the ending but I think a different one would have made the book a bit longer.
I enjoyed Desi’s book. It was a fast read and it was interesting to read what she did and felt before, during, and after winning the Boston Marathon. I remember crying tears of joy that day.
My goal is to read 12 books this year and I already finished book #8.
Current Shoes: Still running in the Brooks Ghost. Ha, I am tired of writing about these shoes. I’ve run nearly 290 miles, so I will soon retire them and then run in another pair. A better idea would be to just stop wearing them, right? 🤣 🤣
2023 Running Goal: My goal this year is to run 800 miles. It is about 67 miles per month. Total mileage to date is 261.21. It is about 32 percent of my goal leaving me with about 537.79 miles to go.
Injuries: None. The hip is better. It isn’t 100% better but not as bad as before. I still have plantar fasciitis but it isn’t as bad as before either.
Races: I ran one this month – Spring Trail Chase 10k. It was warm, but the best part was that I ran in shorts and no jacket!
School: I am still mentally exhausted and cannot wait to be done. Friday is my last day!
Health: The hot flashes continue. Other than that, I am feeling good. I continue to watch what I eat because of my high A1C. I have an appointment next month to have blood work done again and hopefully, that number will be lower.
I will be switching insurance plans for both medical and dental from HMO to PPO because just finding a dentist is a hassle. Plus, I need to see my chiropractor again, and hopefully, someone to talk to about my mental health. HMO is cheaper but it is like pulling teeth to get the OK to see a specialist.
May was sort of OK and hopefully June is better!
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I’m glad to see you are taking charge of your health, including your mental health. Yes, HMOs are very restrictive. They’re great if you don’t have any health issues but otherwise, having a choice via a PPO is definitely the way to go.
I’ve had PPO close to 30 years so it was a shock to see the difference between that and HMO. I am glad I got the chance to switch back!
No injuries is great news.
I’m reading Des’ book now. It’s good.
I switched to a HMO because of the cost.
GL finishing out the school year. Not much time left.
Have you finished reading the book? Isn’t it so good! I like Desi even more after reading her book.
You’re well on track with your reading goal – I have 12 for this year too and I haven’t done too well at all. I keep starting and stopping different books. But I’ve now started a “Reading Corner” with the kids each evening where we read together (our own books) for 20 minutes after homework and chores are done. They think it’s for them, but truth is, it’s for me!!
I love that idea! I tried setting that up in my classroom but it didn’t work out. I think next year I need to start early and be consistent.
Yay for this being the last week of school!
Glad you are feeling un-injured. My left hip/itb/hamstring is still nagging at me.
Sorry to hear about your injury. Feel better soon!
You’re almost done with school! You must be excited and relieved. You should be able to ramp up your running miles over the summer, and reach your goal of 800 for the year.
I also liked Des’s book! Yes, I remember the day she won the Boston marathon. I took the day off of work to watch it and I was SO glad I did!
Best day ever!
I really like Des Linden but haven’t read her book yet – I will check it out.
Glad to hear that your hip is feeling better!
Definitely check it out!
I hope you have a relaxing summer planned. You’ve had a tough school year & deserve done downtime:-) That’s great news you’ve kept yourself injury-free!
It was a rough year and am so glad it is over!
Taking control of your health is so important. That A1C can be a tough one. Good luck with your running goals this month
Thank you!