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I wrote a post of things that came to my mind that start with the letter “M”.  Today, it is about the letter “J” because it is the 10th letter of the alphabet and it is the 10th day in September.

• Joy.  I am going through a phase right now and I am looking for joy wherever I go.  I am trying very hard to be positive but sometimes that doesn’t go well.  Please tell Joy to come back!

• Jail.  I have never been to jail..not even to visit anyone.  Based on what I see on TV, it looks like a scary place.

• Jeans.  I love them!  I was so happy when I found out that I can wear jeans everyday to work as long as I have a spirit wear top.  Unfortunately, the pairs I have no longer fit and I refuse to buy new ones.  I will fit back into them.

• Jalapeño.  This is great with salsa, nachos, and on pizza.  I also like jalapeño poppers.

• Journey.  The first thing that came to my mind was the music group.  🙂  But then I started thinking about my journey in life.  I believe that everything happens for a reason so sometimes I think about the things have have happened and the reason they were supposed to happen.  

• Jaws.  This movie FREAKED me out!

• Job.  I am grateful for my job.  It is rewarding but exhausting.  I don’t love it but I don’t hate it either.  This is my 16th year working in the same District.  Hopefully, I can retire from the school I am working at now.

• Jetlag.  One of the worst feelings.  A few years ago I went to Spain with two other friends.  I remember one of them told me not to take a nap but to instead go with them to sightsee.  Nope.  Sleep won.  

• Jealousy.  It is a horrible feeling.  I am not proud but there have been a couple of times in which I’ve felt jealous of other people.

• Jibarito.  It “is a sandwich that uses flattened, fried green plantains instead of bread, and is typically served with meat, cheese, lettuce, and tomato.”  If you ever get a chance to eat one, do it.

The topic for next week – What are your Fall running plans or race schedule?  Feel free to write about this or any running-related topic.  We hope you’ll link up with us!

Happy Tuesday!  Thank you for joining me and Jenn for another edition of Tuesday Topics.  Remember to link up with us!  Visit at least two of the other linked posts – the more the merrier!  Don’t forget to come back for later linkers! 

It is August!  To me that means the end of Summer Break and back to work.  I know it will be busy the first couple of weeks.  This will be my 16th year working as a teacher and it doesn’t get easier.

Here are a few things I plan to focus on this month:

• Self care.  I come first.  I have to take care of myself.  I am making sure to run and/or walk in the morning, get plenty of sleep, read, drink water, eat “healthy”, etc.

• Settle into work.  This week I am planning to go to school to set up for a few days.  I start on Monday and the students start on Wednesday.  I am not planning to stay late this week.  Once school starts I will do what I can during the day and work a few hours at home.  In addition, I plan to leave at 3:30 pm unless I have a meeting after school.  Work will always be there.  I will never catch up so why stress about it.

• Marathon training.  My long runs have sucked big time.  I need to figure out why.  I’ve done these runs before so I know I can do them again.  Sometimes I wonder if it is because I am older.  It could also be because of the weather.  I ran my last marathon in 2016 using the Hansons Marathon Method.  I cannot believe I was running 6 days a week!!!!  

• Patience.  I know this is throughout the year, but I need to continue to have patience.  One reason is for work.  It will be easier for me and for my students.  Second is at home.  I’ve mentioned it before that I help take care of my mom.  I also live with my sister that has a mental illness.  Those two sometimes take a toll on me.  There are times in which I just want to be alone.

• To listen.  I listen but do I really listen?  Sometimes the answer is no.  Sometimes I find myself listening to the other person talk but in my head I am already thinking of a response.  I want to stop doing that.  I want to hear what the person has to say.  I owe it to that person.

The topic for next week – Share your race fueling plan.  Feel free to write about this or any running-related topic.  We hope you’ll link up with us!

Happy Tuesday!  Thank you for joining me and Jenn for another edition of Tuesday Topics.  Remember to link up with us!  Visit at least two of the other linked posts – the more the merrier!  

To recover is the time for the body repair itself.  “Proper recovery can help: Avoid injuries like strained tendons or stress fractures, Reduce soreness in the legs after running, and Improve overall performance.”

Here is what I do to recover from my runs:

• Drink a Fairlife protein shake.  It has 30 grams of protein and is delicious.  I drink one everyday.

• Massage gun.  This feels good after a good run.  Sometimes it hurts too but I know it is helping my recovery.

• A walk.  This used to be the last thing I wanted to do but I’ve found that it speeds up my recovery.  I remember a few years ago I ran the Rock ‘n’ Roll New Orleans Marathon and was very sore afterwards.  I walked back to the hotel (about one mile) and wasn’t too sore the next day.

• Drink water.  Sometimes I am very thirsty and I drink a couple of glasses after a run.  I like Nuun to replenish electrolytes and prevent muscle cramps.

• Sleep.  I am exhausted after my long run.  Saturday is also when I do laundry so as soon as I get that done, I have lunch, and then take a nap.  My cats also know when I am tired.

Next week is a FREE topic.  Feel free to write about any running-related topic.  We hope you’ll link up with us!