Because Being Ordinary Is Boring: Sunshine Cafe

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Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Week in Review (July 28 - August 3)

Tuesday (93,581 steps) - Summit 200

Wednesday (78,699 steps) - Summit 200

Thursday (94,423 steps) - Summit 200

Friday (16,235 steps) - Summit 200. Thankfully with Kristin being at the finish line we were able to get a ride back to Breckenridge to pick up Ben's truck. Went directly to Lee's house so we could try to nap a bit before going back to the finish line to watch the later finishers. I dozed on and off on the couch, but like usual I struggled a bit staying asleep. It got late enough that I told Ben we should get up.

Somehow I lost my sunglasses at some point :(

Took a quick shower and stopped at Dunkin Donuts on the way back to Copper. We unfortunately missed Tia and Charity finishing, but we were able to see everyone else come in. It was really REALLY nice to finally be at this finish line with a buckle and finisher jacket. We sat around and chatted with Chase and Casey, Andrea until she had to leave and random other runners and volunteers.

Ana was the final finisher and after celebrating we all decided to go to Sweet Soy in Copper for another dinner before going our separate ways. The food was PHENOMENAL and we were all really excited for food that was not aid station food.

Headed back to Lee's house and ended up dozing on the couch again before finally just giving up and going to bed.

Saturday (11,002 steps) - Plans with everyone for an early breakfast at Sunshine Cafe. We had the same server as last time, who was just as slow and inattentive, but the food and company were both great. Had to pack up everything at Lee's to head home and rescue Olive, but I went for a walk around the block first so that I could soak up the last of the cooler mountain air before getting to back down to triple digits. Ariel had left Olive at the house for us, so it made everything easier for us. Took Olive for a quick walk around the block before unloading, putting things away and doing laundry.

It was really hot in the house and we were tired and hungry by late afternoon, so we went to Torchy's for a late lunch/early dinner. Back home for another walk with Olive, a very quick Peloton ride so I didn't lose my streak, and relaxing on the couch with Good Fight.

Sunday (10,938 steps) - Had trouble sleeping and woke up pretty early. Took Olive for a long walk to the lake since it was supposed to be over 100 degrees later in the day.

Olive still doesn't understand cows

Met up with Heather and Lora for brunch up the street - and it was DELICIOUS, not to mention great to catch up with her.

Dozed on the couch for a bit before going to Rails End to meet up with Tyler and Larry for a small post-race celebration in the air conditioning. I made a quick run to Costco to pick up a pizza for dinner and something to cook Monday since we have no food currently. Took Olive for another walk. We actually had time to watch a movie, so I picked "Project Hail Mary" - which we both REALLY enjoyed.

Monday (10,260 steps) - Woke up early and again took Olive for a walk to the lake since the weather was so nice. Back to work, which was a total nightmare. At least I didn't really have to squeeze a workout in. Ben and I took Olive for an uncomfortably hot walk at lunch. After work I took Olive for one more walk (mostly it was for me because I still needed my steps). We made dinner and then time on the couch for reading and Good Fight.

Stats:

315,138 steps
141ish miles run
8.69 miles walked
5 minutes of cardio
0 minutes of strength
0 minutes of sauna

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Week in Review (July 7 - July 13)

Tuesday (14,192 steps) - Quick Peloton ride and Ben and I walked Olive before I went to work. Gym at lunch for stair climber and some bodyweight strength, plus a quick cooldown walk on the treadmill.

Did a quick delivery on my way home and took Olive for a walk.

Someone gave Al googly eyes??!

Dinner and Good Fight.

Wednesday (23,426 steps) - Ben and I walked Olive before I went to work. We had a fire drill in the morning - I can't remember the last time had one, I think they have ended up being on my remote days the last few years. Even though it was in the mid 90's, I went for a walk at lunch. After work I hurried up to Boulder for my hill workout of the night - Sanitas. I had invited both Andrew and Larry to join me. I had plans to do approximately 1.5 reps for about 2000' of gain. Larry and I lost Andrew early on in the climb and when we got to the summit we went back down to get him and summit a second time.

This was actually a great idea to get more of the vert in before heading down. It's been over a year since I was on this trail last and it was NOT in great shape - lots of loose rocks and gravel, so it was slow going. Andrew crushed us both on the descent on the fire road, however.

He had to head out and Larry joined me for another partial climb up to hit my vert goal. Home and Ben surprised me with Cheba Hut - yum!

Thursday (15,121 steps) - Walk with Ben and Olive. Easy run with strides before it got too horrifically hot out.

Shorter walk with Olive at lunch BECAUSE it was too hot and a strength workout. Torchy's for dinner and then took Olive for a walk. Good Fight.

Friday (15,135 steps) - Since I woke up in time, Olive and I went down to Wash Park. It was good to see everyone and I was glad we made it this week since Pete was spreading the rest of Rocket's ashes. Had to walk Olive early because 1). she was bored and 2). it was horrifically hot again.

Sneaked out of work a few minutes early so we could rush home and finish packing for another trip up the hill. We made good time, no traffic, and of course our first stop was Outer Range.

We picked up full pizzas from Whole Foods for dinner. Stayed up too late.

Saturday (40,081 steps) - Took Olive for a walk early before Lee gave us a ride to the Far East lot to pick up Christina for our mountain activity. We were planning on a modified route from the one we had done a few years ago - starting at the trailhead for Rainbow Lake, going up Miner's Creek and going over the peaks to Wheeler Junction. I was glad to have the time with Christina since she is going to be pacing a section at Summit. The weather was perfect, although almost too warm.

The chubbiest marmot

We had a great day, and other than it being almost a mile longer than we thought - a good time. Lee kept us entertained with sending us "proof of life" pictures of Olive.

Christina dropped us off at Lee's so we could change and grab Olive, and then the four of us went to a new (to all of us) restaurant - Tacos and Tequila. The food was SO GOOD!

A very delicious virgin Piña Colada

Christina headed home and we went to Outer Range. Picked up Cheba Hut on the way back to Lee's. Another Olive walk and up late again.

Sunday (15,415 steps) - We slept later than normal, so by the time we headed out for our activity the trailhead we wanted to park at was full, so we went somewhere new. With no idea of where we were going, we let Olive pick the route. We somehow ended up on a bunch of trails that had access to water and Olive managed to direct us in a lollipop. Not as much vert or mileage as I wanted, but it was a good day and new to us trails!

Stopped for breakfast at the Sunshine Cafe (DELICIOUS). Not pictured is the slice of German Chocolate cheesecake I got to go.

Our visit wasn't great because some yokel/regular showed up right when we started eating. He talked absolutely NONSTOP and had an offleash dog that just wandered around the patio. Annoying. Packed up all our things and headed out midafternoon. A few slowdowns in the usual places, but not terrible. Unpacked and did laundry. Ben made dinner while I walked Olive.

Monday (21,330 steps) - With yet another day forecasted to be hot and miserable, I got up early to do my run. It wasn't awful, but I still don't like running early.

Had time to also walk Olive before clocking in for the day - although we had to do a different route because they are pouring new cement on the bike path.

With it being horribly hot, we decided to go to an early movie - Toy Story 5 (which we both really liked and were probably the only people there that weren't kids or parents of small children). We had an early dinner during the movie (hello, royale with cheese). Walked Olive when we got home and spent some time on the phone with Jillian.