july!
July was far from the month I planned on it being - I think the weight of unemployment finally hit me, along with the stress, as I ended up developing a nasty cold that stuck with me (and my lungs) for nearly three weeks. Add a trip to Indianapolis in there, more applications, and the month just really got away from me. So much for #july100miles... but oh well! Life happens, doesn't it?
Total run mileage: 37.. wowwww... so sad.
Highest weekly run mileage: 15
# Runs: 13
# Rest days: 16 - that's what a summertime cold will get ya!
# Cross-training workouts: 4 - lots of hikes with mom and Molly!
# Races: 1
- Renegade Race Trail Series #2 (I don't think I ever got around to my recap!)
Favorite run: The only run I really did do that stands out - conquering trail race #2 of the Renegade Race Trail series!
Most hardcore run: It feels cheesy, but honestly that trail race. I wasn't feeling super well (turns out I had a cold that knocked me out for the next three weeks afterward), it was HOTTER than you-know-what, and my head just wasn't in it. BUT I finished only 11 seconds slower than the first go-round at this race, so I'm determined to make the August one (and last one) freaking awesome.
Favorite run: The only run I really did do that stands out - conquering trail race #2 of the Renegade Race Trail series!
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| Trail racing: where I look more serious than normal. |
Current obsession: Job hunting? Is that an obsession?
Current song: .I absolutely adore this song. And they're Canadian, so all the better. If you dig 'em, go checking out their other single, "Don't Kill the Magic." It's wonderful. They're actually playing locally on Thursday night as well, and I'm kind of contemplating how to make that happen right after this trail race... the temptation!
Current need:A job, please! A paycheck, please! There are so many races around here in the fall that I'd really like to jump on but I'm actually being really good on this no-income budget of mine and resisting all temptation... as tough as it is, and as much as I'd rather not. You gotta do whatcha gotta do... right?
Current triumph: Finally got my first unemployment check! It's the little things. And having been unemployed for six weeks now, it's unreal how ridiculous the system is and how long it takes to get things processed. I know there are so many people who surely work the system, but man! Shenanigans.
Current goal: You know the answer to this one. :) A jobby job, por favor!
What are your biggest accomplishments from this month? Goals for August?
What are your biggest accomplishments from this month? Goals for August?
I think you are doing great considering all of the stress that you have been under. The job will come. You are an incredibly smart woman with a wonderful personality. Be patient. It will happen.
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