"Recharge Cycle"...

As K and I were reflecting on the past few weeks and the weeks to come, he dubbed the past month as a much needed "recharge cycle" for us. We haven't been traveling every weekend as we were for much of May-July, so we've had some time to relax at home and do some things around town. In addition, the sudden, dramatic decrease in my mileage has also given me more time and energy for other things as well. Overall, it's been a good break for us, especially as things are about to start ramping up again with fall travel, races, and of course, college football. I'm bracing for the latter.

I'm slowly trying to ease back into running and regain my base. How quickly that occurs is still to be determined. I'm hoping to continue incorporating cycling into my training over the next few months, as well as hit the trails again. K is starting to reemerge from his running hiatus as well so hopefully we'll both enjoy running pain-free again as the temps eventually cool down. There are so many upcoming events to choose from, but I need to get a better handle on my fitness level and recovery status before making any plans. I still haven't canceled my hotel reservation for St. George - just haven't been able to bring myself to do it yet, although I know I can't run this year. :(

We sold my car this weekend and are working it out with just one car until we can get down to Houston next weekend to pick up my new car. As I was making the final payments on my old car, I decided that there was no time like the present to finally get a Porsche. Let me put this in perspective..my dad has worked for PCNA since I was in elementary school. I grew up with him bringing home a new Porsche every month or so. I learned to drive in a Porsche. I always knew that I would get one someday, and well, now felt like a good someday. No, I'm still not getting my dream car (911). No, I'm not getting a new Porsche. Are you kidding? Do you have any idea how expensive these cars are? Honestly, I really didn't until we started looking into this last month. My dad is helping me get a nice, used Boxster at cost. K and I are both excited. Vroom, vroom.

We're heading to San Francisco for the upcoming holiday weekend. Once again, the cooler weather will be a welcome change (and this time I will pack more warmer clothes!). I'd really like to get out and enjoy the city with a couple of runs again, so hopefully my quad will cooperate.