Struggling, stretching for the beat.

Doldrums, am I right? There is a lot of work to do, but little pressure. Last week was ridiculous, I was busy every single night, finally getting to chill on Saturday and Sunday evenings. And yet. there are a host of microanxieties which nibble around the edges.

Distance: 3.1 miles
Duration: 27:09
Pace: 8:44

For example, discovering I'd loaned a book my wife needed, seeing how much I had let the outdoor plants wilt in the heat, having to complete an application, having completed the application and doubting how good the application actually is, that I have gained weight, that I am hungry, decorating, cleaning, thinking about rehearsal and everything that goes with it and on and on and on until we die

Route: Forest Hill Loop
Temperature: 78°
Climate: sunny & hot
Mood: all right

Fast run. Evening runs now. Waking early is increasingly difficult, the days are wearying. They will not always be, but they will be at least through September.

Stretches: yes
Water: yes
Weight: 162 lbs. (-3.0)

160bpm 80's Running Playlist

Maniac - Michael Sembello

Take On Me - a-ha

What I Like About You - The Romantics

Mr. Blue Sky - Electric Light Orchestra

Misirlou - Dirk Dale & His Del-Tones

Invisible Touch - Genesis

You Make My Dreams (Come True) - Hall & Oates

What a Feeling - Irene Cara

A Millennial made this playlist. One song from the 70s, another from the 60s that was made popular again in the 90s. Also, Invisible Touch has a beats per minute of 131, and What a Feeling, 122. Anyway, maybe I'll try another one by someone else.

Planks: yes
Push-ups: yes

Sit-Ups: yes