Fun for Friday - A Week in Letters

TGIF!

Hope everyone's had a good week. Mine has been a little hectic, but all good. I got in some really great runs, a fun bike ride with Jason and Amy, and also enjoyed a great lunch with a good friend (she was my physical therapist) who unfortunately moved away.

Even cooler, literally, I got in a great 8 mile run in unheard-of-for-July temps - 68 degrees. Um, what month is it and where do I live again? Not complaining though. It was nice not being drenched by mile 1.

I've done something similar to this before, using the letters of FRIDAY to talk about the week. I thought I'd do it again just for fun (and 'cause I can LOL).

F - Fitness: running, riding, lifting
R - Recipe: Greek Style Kale Couscous Salad (will share on Tuesday)
I - Inspiration: Inspired by my dad who refuses to let age define him
D - Day break: 2 pictures of this morning's sunrise.

A - Awe: In awe of the progress my niece is making in her fitness journey
Y - Yikes: How on earth is it almost August?

How would your week look in FRIDAY?

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