August Already?

Tuesday - Day two of the IronStrong Challenge started with a 20 miler on the Mohawk Hudson Bike trail. It's been really hot, so not much more progress has been made. 


Another hot summer day for riding.

Thursday - I've now completed 9 miles of the run/walk portion, and believe it or not, I did run a bit of it. This challenge is definitely making me get out there more, and that is the whole point. Today has been mostly rain, but I managed to get out for an early morning 4 mile walk. Then mammogram and bone density testing along with some boring grocery shopping. Also - the heat wave is over!

Friday - I spent a little time in the garden this morning looking at the flowers, some of which were a surprise. The rain yesterday caused everything to pop, so I enjoyed wandering there with my coffee.

This pale green gladiola - I thought it was going to be a white one.

I certainly don't remember planting this. The buds were almost black, but now this very deep red flower.

I'm happy with the coneflower and coleus combo.

Today I got in a 27 mile bike ride on the Harlem Valley Trail, then came home and walked 3.5 miles. The challenge is making me MOVE!

Sue Ellen and I stopped to look at three turkey vultures right next to the trail. 
They are ugly creatures!

Hassan and Jim on the wet and misty trail this morning.


Tomorrow I'm off to Corning for a sibling reunion - the first since Mom's passing a year and a half ago. I am having lots of feelings about it (sadness in my heart, tears in my eyes), but I plan to have a wonderful time anyway. Dare I hope for a photo with all seven of us siblings? Deep breaths.


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  1. MargaretAugust 2, 2025 at 4:52 PM

    I would much rather have rain than hot temperatures although I imagine both are uncomfortable for riding. I love that deep red flower, and I bet Pam would know what it is. I hope to see a photo of your family and that the reunion goes well.

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  2. MaureenAugust 2, 2025 at 10:51 PM

    The deep red flower is also a gladiola - I've just never seen it in my garden before!

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