I actually got to do a little bit of both yesterday on a beautiful day in Atlanta. This post will act as my #runforsteem entry to keep up with @jumowa's weekly initiative (contest post here). I'm also throwing out a little love for @tattoodjay's recently started #wednesdaywalk challenge (info on it here). They are basically just two ends of the same spectrum and encourage all of us to get out to enjoy moving our bodies in whatever way we can. Taking a nice easy-paced walk is also a great way to recover from a hard run. :)
The weather has been fantastic the past couple of days, so I got up early to make sure I got my run in before we went down to the berry farm. I had planned on getting some intervals in and even started loading up a new pyramid workout to have ready in my Garmin. It took longer than I expected, though, so I ended up deciding to save the tough stuff for tomorrow and just got out there for my run.
It is kind of fun to finally start playing around with more of the features of the software. I still need to finalize my next training plan, but it will definitely help having the ability to load in custom workouts and perhaps even use the calendar to remind me to get it in.
Since I started running a little low on time, I just stuck with a steady, moderate-paced 5k through the neighborhood. I took it easy last week after doing the Memorial Day race and then I killed my legs on a workout on Friday that killed my motivation to run over the weekend, so this was my first run in a week. Yikes, definitely need to be more consistent! The run felt good, and I kept a solid pace throughout. I will definitely be ready to hit the speed work tomorrow for my next run!
After getting back, I had a quick breakfast before @dksart and I got in the car to drive down to Southern Belle Farms again. Here in Georgia it is getting to be the very tail end of strawberry season, so I wanted to make it one more time while I could still get some. The farm is quite nice and large enough to offer lots of space to stroll around in even if you don't do any picking. Though we missed the start of peach-picking by a day, they did start blackberry u-pick yesterday so we were able to get two kinds of berries to enjoy this week.
Let me take you on a little walk around the farm starting at the front market (hhmm, maybe should have taken some pics inside for #marketfriday)...
They have all kinds of goodies in the market, but of course the real draw is getting out and enjoying the farm.
It's been quite rainy this spring, so the strawberry rows were a bit muddy. We wore old shoes, so no worries there. I think I heard the tractor tour guide saying the trees in the back were muscadine grapes, so they will have those in the fall.
It was a little tougher picking than it was when we came earlier in the season, but still so worth it! After we got a few buckets of strawberries we walked over to the blackberries.
It is just at the beginning of their season, so there are tons of berries just popping up on the bushes.
Many are still green, so I can imagine in a few weeks these will be bursting with color and flavor.
We did find plenty of plump, ripe ones to snag for our buckets.
I couldn't help taking a few more gratuitous berry shots. It's always a beautiful thing to take the time to connect with the source of the food that nourishes our bodies.
We were sweaty, itchy and dirty by the time we left, but all in all it was a wonderful day! I snagged some peaches from the market, as well, so now the next few days I will be frantically trying to eat, bake or freeze all of our bounty so nothing goes to waste. I wish I could share some of them with you all, but at the very least I will show you what I come up with in the kitchen.
I hope you all get some lovely weather to get outside today and enjoy whatever activity moves you. I think it is global running day... (hint, hint) ;)
Thanks for joining the Wednesday Walk great idea combining the two
Fresh hand picked berries are always the best
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Happy to be able to support your challenge! Sometimes you just need a little creativity to make it work. 🍓
:) yes with many things creativity makes things go a lot easier
Good work on the run and yes, sometimez doing a "combo" post is best. Those berries look delicious
Still working on finding the whole balanced approach to Steeming, so I take it where I can. ;) The berries are fantastic right now! Surprised I haven't turned blue yet eating so many...
I still have to join the @healthsquared weekly Steemit Health Challenge and I also started following @tattoodjay just now since his wednesdaywalk challenge is in line with the walks I tend to do regularly.
Congrats with the Fruitsandveggiesmonday prize!
I also want to start joining that again, the community on steemit around health is so amazing and really helps a lot.
Good luck and thanks for the tips
I haven't joined the @healthsquared challenge yet either! There really is inspiration and accountability all around.
Fruits and veggies Monday is one I always make time for, and I'm always honored to win a prize out of that great group! @lenasveganliving is a wonderful host. :)
I'm off to go get another run in, so I hope you have a fit and healthy day!
The blackberries look delicious, I love them.
They are so good! I just made a banana bread with some mixed in. Can't wait to try it!
This is too cute!
I am typing about strawberry picking atm!!
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Great minds think alike 😁
Yay! I'm so happy we made it out again this year. Can't wait to see your post!
I just saw your berry photos on Instagram and now I am stalking you, lol. I wish I was there but I have to wait few more weeks before we can go berry picking 🍓😍🍓
I'm sure I'll be doing the same thing to you when you get to go and the season is over here! 🤣 I'm trying to really make the most of it this year and stock my freezer full!
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