so.... the heat wave came back in full force this weekend.

Just in time for me to try and complete the other two runs of week 4. On Thursday morning, I got up and was able to go for a run before it got to hot. Saturday however, I was silly and slept a little to late. By 7:30am the heat was up close to 30 degrees and to hot to try and run.

This weekend also marked the 98th  birthday of a man very near and dear to my heart, my Grandpa Tom. He is such an inspiration to me. He has overcome so much in his life, from going to war in 1939, to barely making ends meet with a family, to watching the love of his life pass away in September 2014. Every time I am around him, I feel so inspired and focused on the things I am working towards. His smile makes it seem that everything is alright in the world. I always feel so at peace and as though my heart is smiling when I leave a visit with him.

Luckily for me, I was able to spend Saturday afternoon and evening visiting with him and my family, celebrating his birthday. This also meant that I was able to spend the night at my parents house with my husband. I love family time, so it was such a blessing to be able to fill over 24 hours with them.

Now my parents house does NOT have air conditioning, which means in the 35 degree weather, it feels more like 45 when you're trying to sleep. The bonus to this..... I was wide awake at 6:30am and decided to make up for that run I missed the day before.

Its been quite a while since I went for a walk in the village I grew up in. It was a very nice change to get out and go for a run while checking out all the new houses that have gone up, the store that has changed, and the park that has been upgraded.

The five minutes of hell I mentioned last week.... well its still here and my burning calves can attest to that. The good news though, I was able to push through that five minute run I had to walk through on Day 1.

I came back home, had a quick shower, and came downstairs to a wonderful breakfast (french toast, bacon, and maple syrup) made by my mom with love. Not the healthiest choice, but definitely the one I made yesterday morning. I will NEVER turn down my mom's gourmet french toast haha

Overall, a very successful week 4, despite the heat, the events happening, and the food being provided.

However, it's now Monday, and I have fueled my body with healthy food and am looking forward to pushing through Week 5, Day 1 tomorrow morning.

Just to give you a little preview, here is what my morning will be looking like....

5:30 - get up and grab a bite to eat
6:00- go running W5D1 (5 minute walk, 5 minute run, 3 min walk, 5 minute run, 3 minute walk, 5 minute run, 5 minute cool down)
6:45- start getting ready for work
7:30- head out to work with a delicious protein shake for the drive

I hope you all enjoy your Tuesday morning, and I look forward to chatting again soon!