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Very early run around Portland keeping it mostly to the streets with lights till the sunrise. Then I took to the harbor view.

Wooden pilings stand still in calm water at sunset, under a vibrant, clear sky. Sailboats and docks line the distant horizon, reflecting softly on the serene surface.

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Tour of South Portland today where I ran around three Lighthouses (running on the break wall was interesting to say the least). To add more fun to it on my way to get to the first one I ran through Hobstone and Robinson Woods where my ankles got destroyed from the tree roots and rocks.

A lighthouse stands on rocky cliffs beside crashing ocean waves, with houses and an American flag in the background under a clear blue sky.

A stone pathway extends into the ocean, leading to a small lighthouse. Sailboats and two large vessels float on the water under a clear blue sky.

A white lighthouse stands on a rocky shore beside a calm, blue sea, with a sailboat gliding in the background under a clear sky.

Wooden boardwalk stretches through a dense, lush green forest, surrounded by various trees and undergrowth, creating a serene, natural pathway amidst the woodland.

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Created a backing board for our Dartboard that has been in the garage for approximately 5 years. Also, who starts projects at 8pm on the day before they leave for a work trip that leaves at 7:10 the next morning.

A dartboard mounted on wooden planks is displayed on a wall surrounded by framed photographs in a cozy room.

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Early morning hockey today so I when I dropped the girls off I decided to use the time to make some laps around the nearby lake.

Silhouetted trees stand against a twilight sky, reflecting in a calm lake, creating a serene and tranquil evening scene.

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Tried to get this one in earlier today but still left later than planned. I was really hoping to get the rain that the forecast had but nothing and in fact the sun was shining during this run as well.

A paved path, covered in fallen leaves, winds through a lush, green forest and leads to a small wooden bridge under a canopy of trees.

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I have no comment on this run. I put the miles in….. 🥵

Wide dirt path extending into the distance, flanked by dense, tall green trees, casting shadows on the ground under a clear blue sky.

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Just my luck that it happened to be full sun when I decided to head out for a run today. It really felt like work today getting these miles in. The DewMe.app gave the run a RunFeel™ of “oppressive 🥵” which I am not going to disagree with.

Dirt path winds through a dense forest of tall trees and thick green underbrush, with sunlight filtering through the leaves.

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Wet tracks and trails was the theme of this rambling run while my son and his friends golfed at a nearby course. It was a good way to pass the Saturday morning as I explored a lot of little places I had not been even in very familiar places.

A narrow, leaf-covered path winds through a dense forest with tall trees and lush green foliage, creating a serene, natural setting.

Railroad tracks continue under a graffiti-covered wooden bridge, surrounded by dense green foliage, disappearing into the distance.

A narrow dirt path cuts through dense, green forest foliage, leading into the distance under an overcast sky.

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Fun run checking out the new hiking trails around Braemar. Not going to lie I liked the old ones better but I am sure over time these might grow on me. However, now they have mowed at least a path connecting the East and West where I normally had to blaze my own trail to the abandoned bridge.

A wooden footbridge spans over a grassy path, surrounded by dense trees and bright yellow flowers, leading towards an open field under a partly cloudy sky.

A narrow dirt path winds through a forest of tall, thin trees, bordered by dense green underbrush on a sloping hill.

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Due to me not wanting to cross traffic and at the lights I decided to just create a route on the fly which took me to a place I was 2 years ago in hopes an actual “trail” was there now. No change but just look how the trees are planted… I think they should do something here it would be amazing!

Sunlit forest path winds through dense greenery and trees, creating a serene natural setting with light filtering from behind.

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We are going to have a lot of new sidewalks soon on a pretty normal go to running route. It will be nice but today’s run made more challenging as it was more like a trail run.

Dirt road leads uphill through a grassy area with trees.

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Well that was a warm run today after yesterdays pleasant morning. I really wasn’t looking at my watch for time or anything and kept trying to slow down as I really wanted a nice recovery run. However, maybe the heat kept me at a faster clip than I was thinking as I just wanted to get done.

Lush green trees and shrubs surround a small, still pond reflecting the foliage. Sunlight filters through the dense canopy creating a serene woodland setting.

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I actually felt today like I could have gone longer but no sense in overdoing it. I had hoped for this millage on my run today but I really didn’t think it would happen. Normally 15 miles is like my nemesis and some sort of disaster happens but this was a completely different experience today.

A paved path stretches through a dense forest, with sunlight filtering through green trees and creating dappled shadows on the ground.

Three deer standing on a dirt path, surrounded by dense green foliage, with a curving road in the background.

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Another Chapter Closed 📕

A month ago, the title was officially signed over, and a cashier’s check was placed in my hand for the sale of what was once our camper, golf cart, and, in theory, our seasonal spot at Kiesler’s in Waseca, MN. It’s been two years since we traded in our RV for a larger camper at that same location. But now, as the time came to move on from that chapter, we’re also moving on from the entire campsite. This transition seemed to affect our youngest the most—not because of the camper itself but more because she had really embraced everything the campsite had to offer and loved being there. With the kids growing up, and our older two preferring to spend more time with friends back home during the summer, the weekends at the campsite were naturally winding down.

Fortunately, we were able to enjoy one final day with our youngest as we packed up the last of our belongings. It was truly a fun 24 hours, where we didn’t just do the usual things but also embraced the novelty of not having all our regular items in the camper—most of which we had cleaned out the weekend before.

On Friday night, we biked to dinner, which turned out to be its own little adventure since the first place we tried was closed. We eventually landed at the Boathouse, sitting outside on the porch, where we spotted a bald eagle and a rainbow while waiting for our food.

A person in a pink tie-dye shirt is cycling on a paved path next to a body of water and greenery, with another bike visible in the foreground.

A smiling person with braces stands by a lake with boats docked nearby under a partly cloudy sky.

A rainbow arcs over a body of water beneath a cloudy sky.

Then obviously even with the little rain that fell on us on the way back to the camper after diner we had to make one last fire in the fire pit!

A person in a pink hoodie is roasting a marshmallow over a decorative fire pit at night.

The next morning, with no food left in the camper, we picked up some waffles on a stick from the camp store and enjoyed them by the water.

A man and a child are smiling while holding ice cream cones in a golf cart by a lake.

April was unable to make the treck the night before with having to work a whole day at school but she came and joined us for a half of day Saturday morning. So we made one last trip through the trails at the nearby Maplewood park, soaking in the final moments of our time there.

Person wearing a pink hoodie walks up a concrete path surrounded by dense green foliage and trees in a forest setting.

It has been a great couple of years at Kieslers and having a more permament campsite to go retreat to during the summer but onto the next chapter. I am sure we will go back as “weekenders” but I double we will take up permanent residence again.

A man and woman are smiling in front of a Zinger RV

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I thought the weather was going to be nice and cool with the overcast sky and breeze. Not to mention I was in need of some coffee so did a coffee run which was good but warmer than I anticipated. Well the coffee was good and helpful for work today. 🤷‍♂️

A hand grips two colorful bags of “Outwood Coffee,” featuring “FUTURIST - Caramelly & Citrusy - Whole Bean Coffee, 12oz/340g,” set against a dark, blurred outdoor background.

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Nothing about this was really enjoyable during the run but after I was reminded it was good to get done. After having some cooler days and running in the morning last week these evening runs have felt like real work.

Foreground wildflowers and grasses stand in a lush green field, set beneath a partly cloudy sky with the sun shining brightly overhead. A distant tree line demarcates the horizon.

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Day was too nice out to again not go on a run. My legs were heavy but kept prodding along as it was nice out and a long week ahead so needed to front load some miles.

Gravel path winding through lush, dense forest with sunlight filtering through tree leaves, set against a clear blue sky.

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Well I wasn’t planning on running but the weather is amazing out. Not to mention a kid was game to bike along with so I jump on her excitement.

A man smiling at the camera while a girl rides a bicycle beside him on a paved road in a sunny park-like setting with trees and a house in the background.

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Couldn’t pass up the nice weather today so decided to go for a run on the trails north of my house. I was shocked to find the boardwalk mostly covered and I had to turn around as I came across another flooded out area.

Wooden boardwalk meanders through overgrown grass and dense foliage beneath a vibrant blue sky, suggesting a nature trail or forest path. Surrounding plants create a wild, lush environment.

A dirt path partially submerged in water extends through tall reeds and grass, surrounded by lush green trees under a clear blue sky.

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Last week before kids have school next week with our youngest having to catch a bus before 7am 😳. So I figured I would take advantage again of a not so early but still early morning run before I figure out a new routine next week.

A fallen tree hangs across a dirt path within a dense, green forest.