This is the point in the summer where I miss malls and the air-conditioned open haven they offer for casual walkers. How is everybody holding up in the summer heat and humidity? (Those down under: your winters still qualify as summers for us northerners.)

This past week, I had one 4 mile walk, and a few between 2-4miles. It’s supposed to be the best exercise for recovery now, but the heat is oppressive and I need to stay close to
home in case LO becomes dehydrated.

I was able to make it to the gym for the first time since having LO and it was truly a humbling experience. I did a bit of everything in the little time I had, and probably won’t be back until I get assurance that my pelvic floor is in good shape. I was surprised by how difficult squats felt—205lb days before childbirth was much less challenging than doing sets of 135lb five weeks later. Two days later, I am still sore. Ah well,
the gym isn’t going anywhere.

I did a couple of sets of Romanian deadlifts at 135lb, bench press (first time since stopping in December) up to 85lb, dumbell overhead press of 20lb, and some lat and rope pull-downs.