I love and always have loved summertime. It’s my favorite season. I love the longer days, the warm weather, the sunshine, the more relaxed atmosphere, being able to be outside all day long, sleeping in … need I go on?

I even don’t mind summer running. Do I prefer 45 degrees to 85 degrees if I’m running a half marathon? Yes, indeed. But if I’m just doing any everyday run, I prefer summer.

This past week was a good week, in terms of summertime fun. It included a walk along the beach with my parents and brother, some swimming, baseball, and a birthday celebration. What could be better?

Well, I didn’t get in as much running as I would’ve liked – but I did have a fun week. You can’t have it all! 

Here’s what the week looked like:  

Sunday: active rest day! I didn’t get much sleep Saturday night and was glad to take the day off — I had been up until almost 1 a.m. when my brother flew in (his flight was delayed from Germany) and then B woke up at 4-something to go golfing. I still got in plenty of steps from our walk to brunch with my family, and then we went for a few miles walking in the afternoon around and along the beach.

Monday: 3.51 miles run plus core workout. The kids had the day off school, so I slept in a little before going for a run. It ended up being a busy day of work and I didn’t get in a walk like I had planned later in the day. 

Tuesday: 3.15 miles – 2 mile run, 1.15 mile run/walk I had to be at work before 6 a.m. (!), which meant I left my house at 5 a.m. so I didn’t wake up at 3 a.m. to run. I still was able to get in a short walk before work, and then a walk and short run after my busy morning. 

Wednesday: 4.5 miles plus core workout. I was finally back in my routine! It felt good to get outside and run and even get back in some core workout.

Thursday: 5.01 miles and core workout, plus 2 mile walk later in the day. I finished at 4.6 miles, checked the baby monitor and GM was still asleep, and then decided to get in .4 more to make it to 5. It was a good choice 🙂 

Friday: 6.01 miles.  I had taken the day off for FW’s birthday but I still set an alarm to get out and run. I’m glad I did – it isn’t often that I get in 6 miles these days, and I was feeling pretty good about it.

Saturday: 6.02 miles – Another 6 miler! This one I had quite a few walking breaks and was not happy – but overall it was a nice way to end the week.

Total mileage: 29.28 miles run + miscellaneous walking

Questions for you:

• Is summertime a rest time for you or is it busier?
• Do you do summer races?

I am linking up with Deborah and Kim for the Weekly Run Down.