I don't mind a few overcast days here and there in the summer, as long as they don't stick around too long! Can't wait for the warm sunny weather to return!
We had another open water swim practice at Seward Park tonight, and while the water was a lot smoother than it was last time, it was also a lot colder! I was the only person there without a wetsuit, and for the first few strokes, the water was so cold it took my breath away! Yeesh. But I finally settled into a steady crawlstroke and warmed up eventually, and I was one of the first people in our group to finish even though I was taking it pretty slow and steady and not pushing myself much. :)
I'm planning on a 5 miler tomorrow, 15-16 on Saturday, and then tri practice (swim + 5K run) at Beaver Lake on Sunday. I'll also get my bike out of the shop either this weekend or Monday, so I'll be able to get to work on that too!
I had an interesting 7 miler down in Federal Way yesterday - I was pretty frustrated by the end of it and begging for the Burke-Gilman trail. I guess it's the "familiarity breeds comfort" thing - I love knowing every step, every curve, every dip and hill in the trail. Yesterday's run was a LOT hillier than I expected, and there were too many loooong stoplights, and lots of traffic, and I almost got hit by a car (when I was in a crosswalk with the WALK sign lit... hello??).
I will definitely appreciate where I am now even more for the rest of the summer!
I have an interview at the Regional Justice Center in Kent for the CASA program on Friday morning - and hoping that goes well, training for the program from 8:30-4:30 next Tuesday-Friday. Keep your fingers crossed!
Summer quarter also starts up again at Little Bit this week - can't wait to head out to Woodinville on Friday and see all my buddies again!
Next race is the Torchlight 8K (on July 25) - looking forward to that, as it's the only race (besides Danskin) that I have planned between now and Portland!
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