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Augusts are always a bit of a sleepy month for me… this August was fun-filled, but still sleepy…

I am cross-fitting as you can see from above… I did have a lot of Personal Records this month!  Working on balance and strength… getting stronger is my goal…. I actually managed to make it there 6 days in a row, and by completing all the Girl WODs that week  I won a drawing for some free Fit-Aid apparel…fun!

Celebrated a wedding between two of my good running friends….  I was great to see all my friends from our Turtle Running Club…. my good friend Sara and I hamming it up!

  My sister’s little girl Della Ray is doing well…growing a lot…. I miss her, wished they lived closer to me…  She’s such a cutie and I can see a little personality in her already.

  My hubby and I went to Akron for PorchRokr…. its was such a cool outing…

What is PorchRoker?

“Highland Square’s annual PorchRokr Music and Art Festival transforms the verandas of one of Akron’s most historic and eclectic neighborhoods into one-day art studios and concert venues. Thousands of locals and out-of-towners rock out to some 130 diverse musicians and artists, using both area residences and business establishments as their personal stage. The festival rotates each year among four sections of Highland Square to encourage spontaneous interaction among all its neighbors.”

We had such a great time…. the local bands were great and the atmosphere of walking around and listening to different bands was sweet!  The food was great too!  We got this mega-huge burger from A Twist of Leona…so good!  Didn’t get any ice cream though, but we did get all the beer!

I’m knitting up a storm!  My turtle running & knitting friend Crystal, and I joined a Knit Along (KAL) with Kristy Glass Knits and Stitch and Hustle using Asylum Fibers Yarn kit… its becoming a beautiful shawl!  The yarn is soo squishy! We have our regular Sip & Knit days to meet up and knit together… I love this time!

I finished up the legwarmers/yoga socks I was working on…they are now available at Marigold Salon Spa & Marketplace…you should go…check it out…snap them up!

Well… that about sums up my August….how about yours?

Whats on the docket for September?  YARN DISCOVERY TOURS!  Yes!  Crystal, Jennifer, and I are planning to visit 19 yarn shops throughout North East Ohio….its a knitting adventure!!!  and there will be new yarn purchases and patterns and accessories…I’m soo excited!!

Till then love…

  A Lazy August Augusts are always a bit of a sleepy month for me... this August was fun-filled, but still sleepy...

[peacocksandpurls]

Still getting after it!! #crossfitgirls #crossfittraining #peacocksandpurls #pushpress #burpeessuck #nowweknit (at CrossFit HighGear) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bltvp01nWAh/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=11n2zhie15vof

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Well...no extra people at the gym to capture a photo my completion of 19.5 but it's done! Managed the first 33 thrusters RX'ED then scaled from there.... (at CrossFit HighGear) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvUfLWZlKPp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=10dxg7ms2383d

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That was...fun??? I managed to get ALL the snatches at the RX weight! Surprised myself! . . .#crossfithighgear #peacocksandpurls #crossfit #19.4 #strongertogether #crossfitopen #karosarmy #livingthehighgearlife #snatchesfordays #burpeessuck (at CrossFit HighGear) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvDC4QVlgSI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14d7l47yophjq

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19.3 done! First time getting that 35lb dumbbell over my head! . . .#peacocksandpurls #firstweliftthenweknit #crossfithighgear #karosarmy #livingthehighgearlife #strongertogether #crossfitopen #crossfit #buttcramp #lungesfordays (at CrossFit HighGear) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuwqQulFRsT/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1hpvafsz2szd1

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#19.2 in the books.....scaled it like a boss! . . .#peacocksandpurls #crossfithighgear #crossfit #crossfitopen #squatcleans (at CrossFit HighGear) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bue5pFxl_Jf/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1xyin497j7hkr

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First crossfit open WOD done! All movements I can do RX'ed! It was definitely a lung burner! . . . #peacocksandpurls #crossfit #theopen #crossfitopen2019 #crossfithighgear #Godsarmy #karosarmy #livingthehighgearlife #strongertogether #wallballsfordays #shortpeoplecantrow #firstweliftthenweknit #gimmiesomestarbucks #19.1 #19point1 (at CrossFit HighGear) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuMGuXLFwtN/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=3lig09dysqyd

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Working my butt off at #crossfit yesterday.... managed to get another PR! 3 Deadlifts @ 180lbs!!! Sweet goodness! Then I died a bit on the #tabataworkout ...row (yuck), thrusters (double-yuck), dubs (hahaha), push-ups, and toes (knees) to bar....well...guess it's something to work on!!! But hey, yay for the 10lb deadlift PR!!! #sweatangels #togethercuringcancer #crossfithighgear #ididntdie #okmaybealittle #peacocksandpurls #nowicanknit #doitagaintomorrow #deadliftsfordays #iwannanap #willbesoretomorrow #butitwasfun #workouts 📸@the_brasileira (video stills) (at CrossFit HighGear) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoOqZ31HIIM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1fmhingdwhcf6

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Balance.... trying not to fall over.... #peacocksandpurls #crossfitgirls #crossfittraining #crossfit #squatsnatches #toomanytocount #crossfithighgear (at CrossFit HighGear)

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Time out from knitting to tie-dye! Made me think of hand dying yarn!!! I think my #crossfit tank turned out sweet! #faith #crossfit #tiedyeshirt #peacocksandpurls #knittingbreak (at CrossFit HighGear)

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Murph....done! Beat my time from last year, and coming back after 2 week illness...I'm pretty happy with my time. I made sure I kept moving...no unnecessary breaks...just kept a steady pace, quick transition from one movement to the next....the complete opposite of what I did last year.... (at CrossFit HighGear)

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18.5/11.6 glad that's over! . . . #crossfithighgear #crossfit #theopen #18.5 #thrusterssuck #youvsyou #bringthejuice #karosovercastro #peacocksandpurls #untilnextyear (at CrossFit HighGear)

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18.2 redone and waaayyyy better than I expected! I picked up the 35lb RX dumbbells for the first time...and managed more reps/rounds than I anticipated! I surprised myself!!! Big shout out to my coaches at the gym and to Deanna for judging and screaming to push harder! . . . #youvsyou #karosovercastro #crossfithighgear #crossfitopen #18.2 #thankyou @dasjmo ! #surprisedmyself #fitterfasterstronger #strongerthanyesterday (at CrossFit HighGear)

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CrossFit PR week for me! PR'ed my squat clean today at 95lbs! That's a 10lb PR!! Video catches the tail end of the move... #sweatangels #keepwarm. #karostrained #crossfithighgear #iliftthenknit #peacocksandpurls #prweek #videotooshortforplayback #knittersofinstagram #liftheavy #rp & #whole30 (at CrossFit HighGear)

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100lbs lifted twice 😮😥 wasnt pretty, but it was a PR!!! Yay! Thanks Coach Heidi for the push! Keep pressing on... . . . #peacocksandpurls #crossfit #powerclean #pr #crossfithighgear #alittleeveryday #shockedmyself #sweatangels #givemeals (at CrossFit HighGear)

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Rocking my handknit legwarmers at CrossFit today!!! It snowed...so perfect time to warm up those legs!! . . . #peacocksandpurls #legwarmers #handknit #crossfit #liftthenknit #sweatangels #givemeals #etsysellerofinstagram #etsy Photo Credit: Dave P. (at CrossFit HighGear)