POWER JUNE!

I really like the months that I teach Body Blitz and this time I decided to take it a step further and throw some long runs into the mix to see if I could hang all month.  I also decided to stop eating Twizzler Bites (OMG I crave them every day!).  Lastly, I started eating more fish.  Tuna for lunches and on Sundays, John grills me some salmon that I can use for salads at the beginning of the week.  I have to say that I think that the salmon made a difference.  I had great recovery times and no hindrances because of hip or knee pain.

For fun I kept track of everything I did. My little morning jogs don't really count as workouts (note that's 1.5-which I think is even a stretch, not 15 :)) but I do them to get my body going and wake up my brain. 
BB=Body Blitz (my morning cardio class)
TnT=Tease and Tone (my evening dance class)
CF=Cardio Funk (dance class)
F&F=Flex and Funk (dance class)

I don't generally believe in weighing myself, so I don't know if I lost any pounds or not (my guess is not).  However, I will say that my problem area wasn't much of a problem and I love the way I feel after a month of really great workouts.  I think I'll do it again in August :)

Nicky Croon!

Saturday night was the 3rd Nicky Croon and the Swingin' Richards Show. We spent the morning getting a workout, had a nice lunch, and then came home to put the final touches on my dance before spiffing up to head downtown for the show!


Typical backstage antics as we start to get ready.

Evie danced:

I danced:

Kim danced:

John and Debbie (and the rest of the crowd) danced:
and then we got to come back on stage for the final number and do a little step tapping together, just like the old days.

heart fingers.

JJ took a little video when Nic was warming up to my song, so here's my walk-through! fun!

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Day 16 - out and about
oh, just a little Saturday trip in Eastern Oregon. No biggie.
Day 17 - in your bag
Living out of a saddlebag requires a strategy, even if only for a weekend. Running clothes top an outfit for Saturday night and an extra shirt and my swimsuit, leaving room for my hoodie in case it's warm enough to ride without it (it was!).

Day 18 - something we don't know about you
I will generally tell you that the red in my hair is because my dad ate so many maraschino cherries but the truth is that I dye it. And aside from a hair style show I did a few years ago, I've never been to a hair salon.

Day 19 - imperfect
Pickles was short-changed in the tail department and the brain department but can run 100 mph if she suspects you might want to pick her up.

Day 20 - fave photo you've ever taken
I can't pick a favorite photo. However, the ones I keep going back to are ones where I like the composition, got a little bit lucky with light and timing, and that have a fun accompanying memory. Every time I look at this shot, I want to smile at my husband and go have an adventure.

Day 21 - where you slept

Day 22 - from a high angle
Our delightful little town as seen from City Grill. A must for any visitor.

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Vacation Training

Something about taking a 3000 mile trip on the motorcycle each summer is that you have to get your bod ready for many hours in the saddle.  The great thing about that is that in order to prepare for long days on the road, you have to spend some long days on the road!  We took off this weekend to do just that.  We hit Pendleton on Friday night to have dinner and do some city detox.  On Saturday morning, we went out for a jog on the awesome river path.  There is nothing like waking up early and walking out to a crisp spring morning with the smell of the desert and running along the river.  In addition to the neighborhood cats and squirrels, I saw a bunny, goats, pelicans, and deer on my Saturday and Sunday runs.
We fueled up - gas for the bike and coffee for us - and hit the road. We drove through farmland, up into the hills and into areas where traffic is light and the stops are beautiful.
We came up through Enterprise and Joseph, which offers beautiful views of the Wallowa mountains.

After a lunch break, we drove to Imnaha, where we met a way-to-friendly crazy lady, and then down to Hells Canyon.



From there, we started to head back towards a population center, stopping only when we had to wait for the cows to let us through.
Our weather was perfect and we could not have had a more beautiful day to spend 9 hours on the bike.
Once back in town, we switched the bike seat for some bar stools, had a nice dinner and a bit of dancing.
perfect.

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Day 9 - your view today
Tank cleaning day. plus helpers.

Day 10 - Best bit of your weekend
A weekend at home allowed me lots of things. Some minor home improvements, cleaned the floors, cleaned all the fishtanks, did some fish re-stocking, had fun with friends, got to do some crafting and ran 7 miles in my new dance shoes to break them in. The best bit though is that if anyone asks tomorrow, I will say that I went to Dick's, got some caulk, and hung out at The Wet Spot.

Day 11 - door
Apparently the young artist down the street is doing the same challenge list as I am.

Day 12 - from a low angle
I love downtown.

Day 13 -art
PBR-agami spontaneously crafted by the talented Jen Woffinden

Day 14 - time
...to hit the showers.

Day 15 - yellow
What's your favorite color, bee?

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Day 2 - empty

Day 3 - on your plate
Morels picked yesterday, fresh corn on the cob and BBQ'd steak. also, pictured: delicious Tempranillo

Day 4 - close-up
I am surprised how well this little buddy posed for his picture. He probably needed a new shot for his Facebug profile.

Day 5 - sign
I admit we did this. Someone had to.

Day 6 - hat
Good ol' Buck ♥ He was the best horse ever and I actually think he liked wearing his hat.

Day 7 - drink
Body Blitz months make Thursday beers taste extra good. Cheers to my students.

Day 8 - six o'clock
At six o'clock, I ate a shoe shaped cookie while my husband got new pants for his new svelte self.