A year ago I’d go for a long run every weekend out to Bennington Lake. It was often hot and dry, even at 7:00am. But it was a beautiful, quiet pedestrian path that ran along Mill Creek and into the hills outside of Walla Walla. And if I got out early enough, there was even the occasional river otter.
I still get out for a long run every Sunday, yet every other part of that description has changed. I’ve swapped the creek path for a narrow country road through forests and fields. In place of otters are many cows (though which field they’re in can be a bit of a guessing game). And the weather… Well, let’s say it’s no longer hot nor dry. It’s much easier to stay hydrated on long runs these days! I’ve traded my black running shirts for fluorescent orange and yellow so that I’m easy to spot.
Every week should end with a sweet treat, and once I get back from a run I make chocolate chip pancakes. We pair them with fresh strawberries (because my goodness the fresh fruit in this country is tasty). Nutritionally it might not be the best post-workout meal, but it’s for sure the most delicious.
The rest of the day includes anything from gardening (not happening this weekend with the miserable weather) to watching an F1 race (definitely happening this weekend because at least we can enjoy the Monaco sunshine on TV). It’s a lovely, simple way to end each week.
