Weekend Wrap-Up

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Saturday:
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I met up with friends for our last long run before North Fork next weekend!  We logged a lot of hours in the woods together and I’m so thankful for their company!!!
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I was craving a smoothie after the run.  What do you do when you can’t make up your mind?  Order two smalls…the best of both worlds!
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I had a super fun mail day!  Batch knows my love for coffee and sent me some fun new coffees to try!!!!  They also gave me a discount to share with JCJ readers!  Use code: CHOOSEJOY for 10% off your order at BatchUSA.com.  Thanks Batch!!!
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I also received the biggest box of San Clemente Cookie Dough Co…heaven!!  Use code: JENCHOOSESJOY for 10% off your order at SanClementeCookieDoughCo.com.
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Sunday: Father’s Day and the Summer Solstice

Happy Father’s Day to both of my dads!!
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It was also the first day of Summer and the longest day of the year!
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I hopped on the treadmill for 9 recovery paced miles.
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In an empty gym!!!
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I met Jason for an early breakfast…
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and a hike around Radnor Lake.
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My friend Dave is out of town.  He’s letting me pick his garden while he’s gone.  This was my first time getting to do it and I’m hooked!!!!  I can’t wait to plant my own garden next year.
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Isn’t it beautiful?!!!
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Jason and I had dinner on the Burger Up patio!  It’s hot as hades in TN and I love it!
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I had a big salad, because…CAKE!!
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Sending prayers and love to Charleston.
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Are you a summer lover?  I love the heat and sunshine (except when I’m running)!

Did you do anything special for Father’s Day?

Did you race or long run?  Share!

Do you have a garden?  What are you growing?

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45 thoughts on “Weekend Wrap-Up”

  2. i love the heat and will never complain about it! living in massachusetts we have to be grateful for anything above 50. it’s a short hot season and i am so happy right now!!

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  3. I love the summer but the I hate running in the heat!!
    We don’t celebrate father’s day until November where I am from even though our mother’s day is the same time. Strange.
    I did a long run this weekend and an old injury reappeared. So frustrating!
    Have a nice week!

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  4. We had dinner with my dad and uncle from NY last night! It was fun to be with both of them for Fathers Day!

    I would love to have a giant garden, that looks amazing! I am not a fan of the heat. It just makes me tired and not want to go outside until fall. Bring on the cold weather! 🙂

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  5. -I like spring and wished it lasted a little longer here in MI. It seems like MI has been having a season identity crisis. It will get super hot/humid and then cool and crisp the next day…. keeps all of us Michiganders on our toes. (I would rather not run in heat/humidity. So I’ve been getting out earlier and earlier in the mornings).
    -Father’s Day was celebrated, lots of family time.
    -Saturday I did a 6 mile run 🙂
    -My parents have a garden and it’s huge. I reap the benefits of their hard work! 🙂

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  6. I love love love summer. I could sit outside on the sun all day long! I’m just not a fan of humidity when running! No long run this weekend – way too rainy! Just took it nice and easy : ) Hope you have a fabulous Monday!

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  7. I LOVE summer!!!!!!!!!!!! The heat and humidity have been making running a little harder…but I will take it over freezing eyelashes and ice any day!!!!!! I love putting on shorts and a t shirt and going outside and not having to put on 15 layers and gloves and face masks. I love coming back sweaty instead of still freezing! Lately sweaty would be an understatement! I did a 14 mile long run and didn’t get out until 10:30….not smart!
    We got my husband a new hummingbird feeder and some binoculars to look at them with. We have these cute bird feeders set up outside and love watching the birds!!!
    That juice looks amazing!!!!

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  8. Looks like an awesome weekend! Isn’t gardening so fun? We are growing tomatoes, red peppers, zucchini and herbs like cilantro, basil, rosemary and mint to cook with this summer. I love making fresh salsa with tomatoes from our garden! Yum! Happy Monday! Cheers!

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  10. I am with you, I love the heat and summer until I have to run in it. I will get up extra early to get my run in to beat the heat.
    I celebrated Father’s Day with my husband and step-son by making breakfast for him and the we headed to my dad’s for a grill out and fun times outside. The perfect day!
    Just took it easy with a 6 mile run on Saturday.
    I have not put a garden in yet but would like to as some point- tomatoes, snap peas, beans, and peppers do well here in WI.
    Have a great week!!

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  12. That quote is lovely. I printed it out and put it up next to my computer to look at. I love summer evenings when the heat lingers but the sun isn’t so intense. The sun in Denver is INTENSE, so it can be really painful.

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  14. I love the heat! I spent the morning with my parents to celebrate Father’s Day – and I have to tell you……you inspired me to stop my pity party about not being able to run, but instead do what I can do! I walked 5 miles yesterday and today at 5:00am, did light weights and core:) Thank you!

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  16. Summer is just THE BEST!!! My fave, love, love, love. Those San Clemente cookies look so good, I’m going to have to order one or twenty five 😉 Being in an empty gym is like winning the lottery. And I would love to have a garden, but I have a hard enough time keeping my poor cactus alive. Eek!

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  17. Wow!! That is a huuuge garden! Looks great! That’s exciting you’re going to start one next year. You’ll definitely have to post about what you end up planting and garden size, etc. I hope to do that too, but it won’t be next year…probably the following since we’ll be building next spring on the property we bought (if everything goes as planned!).

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  18. I am a summer lover, but only dry heat, I can’t handle the humidity! Especially when running! It makes me crabby. I just did a 7 mile run on the treadmill Sunday (because it was too humid out and I didn’t want to be crabby) and then treated my dad to a Father’s Day dinner! As far as gardening goes, my husband is the one with the green thumb! I think gardens are pretty, I just don’t like the upkeep.

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  20. I’m not known for my green thumb, but we may give it a go next year in our new yard! My MIL has a great garden and also a spot in a community garden; her tomatoes are divine. I’m so glad you had a great weekend, Jen; that cake is calling me!

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  21. Two smoothies? You sound like me! Choosing just one is far too tough a choice to make!

    And that lake and garden both look so pretty. I don’t think I could ever garden though, I’m not terribly patient. But, I do love the outdoors and sunshine and warm weather. And yeah, just not when running (the heat that is).

    Happy Monday!

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