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How is it that we are almost halfway through 2023?  Time goes by very fast.  This week is my last week of Summer School.  My students are so cute.  They love coming to school and enjoy all of the things we do in class.  I am very grateful for the program assistants that are with me in the classroom because incoming kindergarten students need a lot of help.

Let me tell you about how June went for me:

Mileage: This month was OK.  As of yesterday, I’ve run 37.19 and walked 3.32 miles this month.  

Current Book:  I am currently reading “Win Me Something” and so far am enjoying it.  For some reason, I enjoy reading books that take place in NY.   I love it when they mention the various boroughs and different places in NY.  I never had the desire to live in NY, but sometimes do wonder if I had the chance, would I have lived there?

Current Shoes:  Finally running in my beautiful Brooks Launch.  They’re a fun and bright color.  Sometimes I also run in the Brooks Hyperion.  Those are cushioned and feel light.  They’re great for speed work!

2023 Running Goal:  Total mileage to date is 306.44.  It is 38 percent of my goal leaving me with 493.56 miles to go. 

Injuries:  Stretching and foam rolling helps but the discomfort with the hip comes and goes.  It is the same with plantar fasciitis.

Races:  No races in June.

School:  Summer Break!

Health:  Hot flashes and summer are torture!  There is no A/C in my classroom and last week it was awful.  This week the temperature will be a bit better.

I got my results from Inside Tracker.  My A1C went down but there was a big increase in my triglycerides level.  If it isn’t one thing it is something else, right?

I am not tied down to a scale but have noticed that my shorts and pants are a bit tighter.  I got on the scale yesterday and I have gained 10 pounds since February.  I think this is the heaviest I’ve ever been.

That is all for June.  Not too much excitement.  I have a month and a half left of Summer Break.  I will continue to take it easy and relax.  Before I know it, I will get an email from the Principal letting us know when we can go to school to set up our classroom.

The topic for next week:  Your 2023 mid-year review.  Feel free to write about this or any running-related topic.  We hope you’ll link up with us!

This week’s Tuesday Topic is a FREE topic.  Feel free to post any running-related blog post.  Remember to link up with Kim and Zenaida!  Visit at least two of the other linked posts – the more the merrier!  Remember to come back for later linkers!

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! 

The topic for next week:  How will you celebrate Global Running Day?  Feel free to write about this or any running-related topic.  We hope you’ll link up with us!