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Definitely Monday

July 11, 2011 by MCM Mama 9 Comments

This morning I woke up to a large popping sound.  As I tried to figure out what had woken me, I looked up and noticed the ceiling fan slowing down.  Yep, we’d lost power.  I immediately got up and grabbed a cup of coffee from the still warm pot.  (Priorities, people!)

Needless to say, this threw my morning for a loop.  I managed to make the boys some breakfast and pack their lunches with minimal opening of the refrigerator, but I forgot to feed myself.  Then I ran them to camp.  By the time I got home, it was a feels like of 90 degrees.  I was going to jump on the treadmill until I realized that needed power.  Duh.

So, I checked my list of ingredients for a successful run:

  • hot? yep
  • humid? oh yeah
  • sunny? yep
  • well hydrated? not at all
  • fueled? not unless you consider eating the crusts from Shoo’s PB&J a good fueling strategy.

Having made sure I’d done everything I could to prepare to run, I headed out into my hilly neighborhood.

Is anyone surprised that it absolutely sucked? LOL.  There was a whole lot of “suck it up, buttercup” and “that which does not kill you makes you stronger”.  I reminded myself of what I tell my clients – just getting out there and doing *something* is a step in the right direction. 

It wasn’t pretty, but it was a run and it didn’t hurt.  And when I got home, there was power.  My day is looking up.  ;o)

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  1. Marlene says

    July 11, 2011 at 3:05 pm

    Brave woman! I don't think I could bring myself to run in the heat without knowing I was coming home to a/c! Glad the power is back. Now get some food & water into ya!

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  2. Elizabeth says

    July 11, 2011 at 3:13 pm

    It must have been nice to come home to AC and your power back on. Nice job getting out there in this heat!

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  3. lifestudent says

    July 11, 2011 at 4:00 pm

    We just had some massive storms come through. A tree is now sitting on my house, but at least I still have power. How else would I be able to sit my kids in front of the tv while I blog?:)

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  4. Penny says

    July 11, 2011 at 7:59 pm

    Way to get out there and get that run done. After the morning you had already had. I dont know if I could of done that. This heat is killing me here.

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  5. Robin says

    July 11, 2011 at 9:02 pm

    I, too, ventured out for a run in my hilly neighborhood this morning in hot hot humid heat WITH Eva in the jogging stroller. Made it 3.5 miles. Drank all the water I brought with me by mile 2.5. Eva slept the whole time. It was slow going and a rough one but I did it and I feel pretty bad ass now. So should you 🙂

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  6. ajh says

    July 12, 2011 at 12:07 am

    Hate losing power. Glad you got it back quickly!

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  7. Jessica (Pace of Me) says

    July 12, 2011 at 1:26 am

    Good for you for getting out there against all odds. That was some flexing of your mental muscle for sure! And so awesome that it didn't hurt!!! I would say things are looking up :0)

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  8. Rene' says

    July 12, 2011 at 2:09 am

    i had the same kind of run that you had today….except no loss of power. my mom's AC was on when i got home. glad that there is no pain! are you in your shoes right now?

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  9. Michelle says

    July 12, 2011 at 12:58 pm

    Yay for no pain and power!

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