Where's the Beach?

Run With the Wind Wind be damned, I was going to go for a run today. It was another windy day, but not the gusting 25+ mph winds like yesterday. It was significantly warmer and more humid, so those winds actually felt pretty good at times. I thought I hit 6 miles (changed my regular route just a tad), but when I mapped it out, it was 5.8 miles. Darn those last 2 tenths ;-) Overall, it was a good run. I really really needed to get my head cleared so this helped. I did end up having really bad calf pain though. They're going to be so freaking sore tomorrow (or they already are really). I may need to start icing them after runs. I think I may be getting too far on the front when I'm landing again. This is a residual habit from dancing days when we had to run with pointed toes, landing on the balls of the feet and never really putting heels down. The heels of my running shoes look as though they've never touched the ground by the way. I really have to pay close attention t...

Unplanned Rest Day Today ended up being an unplanned rest day for two reasons: 1) my legs are seriously heavy after Sunday's leg day and 2) I was quite frankly feeling lazy, plain and simple. Part of me feels a bit guilty, I won't lie. It was an absolutely gorgeous day out. Finally sunshine, temps in the mid-60's. I had my bag packed with my running gear. I was ready to go. Only, I wasn't. I flat out didn't want to do anything. Instead of working out, I ran a few errands so that I don't have to worry about them later in the week. I also made some more homemade seitan to freeze. So despite no workout, I felt fairly productive. I even got outside and took a few pictures of the plants that I potted on Sunday.   Heath tried to help ;-) Sweet & Spicy  During lunch, still thinking I might find the desire to go for a run, I started dinner. I had strawberries and jalapenos that I wanted to use for a salsa, so that was the base inspiration. Then I though...