No Excuses Copycat Edition

Well the good news is that there's lots more running than blogging going on these days.  The last half of July was spent with more skipped long run weekend due to falling off a ladder and visiting my mom.  I know, there are no roads in Ville Platte so it was not possible for me to get a run in while visiting.  The ladder fall was the more legit of the 2 excuses; I actually banged my right shin on the ladder itself so had some swelling there to deal with. 

Reading K's July 31 post over at Running Towards Him, I got motivated for the first time this year.  I know its still early to call it a trend, but I have logged almost 50 miles this month.  I was actually feeling good on my 7 mile Nature Trail loop run this past Wednesday evening. 

With the dog days of summer upon us, my dog has found a way to keep cool. 


My lawn isn't getting much coverage with him blocking the water the entire sprinkler cycle time.  That's ok.... as long as he keeps cool.  He had a touch of heat illness the week before.  He didn't want to eat or go for a  walk for the first time ever.....a few days inside and major spoilage and he's back to normal.