After a dip in training during June, July was all about getting back into a consistent routine. The weather certainly didn’t make it easy. The month began with relentless heat, and finding the motivation to wake up early was a challenge in itself.
This training block has been focused on recovery, and I promised myself I wouldn’t compromise on sleep. If I had a bad night’s rest, I’d swap the planned outdoor run for the treadmill instead. It wasn’t always glamorous, but it meant I kept showing up.
As a result, I logged plenty of treadmill miles, especially in the first half of the month. I also squeezed in a few speed sessions, though it’s time to get more serious now. Racing season kicks off in October, with a few tune-up races in September, so there’s not much room left to procrastinate.
Looking back, Iam happy with how the month turned out – 327 km of running. The long runs weren’t particularly long, but that’s okay. Right now, consistency matters more than big mileage.
Also positives from the month – consistent with strength and mobility, house in order and planned a small get together, did a lot of gardening, got back to the old habit of upcycling and art, cooked lot of healthy meals, shopped less from Amazon! Proud!
On to August. Time to build.
Eat, Run, Live, Sleep, Repeat 
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