Training, training, training. To increase fitness is not always easy, and to change habits is a challenge. I do exercise because I think it is fun and it makes me feel good. However, now that I have decided to join Hässelbyloppet, I have to do more exercise. I thought I was in a rather good condition since I have done quite a lot of cycling. But no. I have really found out that running is not cycling. My pulse is higher when running. It is amazing that the heart can beat so much. But that is good. Always good to have the heart work. This weekend I stayed in Stockholm so no walking with my sweetie. Maybe next weekend. I miss her dearly.

Time passes rapidly. No doubt. I enjoyed this weekend very much. I must admit that I was a little tired, but to wake up and find a day filled with sunshine is the best. It felt like it was the last taste of summer.

So I got into a training mood rather quickly since I was told that there might be rain in the afternoon. My sweetie is always very eager to go for walks. She cannot run since her paws get hurt. I wanted to find out how my running is right now. And I must admit, it was tough. I can run far, but not at the pace I would like. So, one hour for 10 km. I would be very happy if I could reach 55 minutes. I know I shouldn’t´t think about time, but it is always tempting.

After running I went for a walk. I haven´t had time to search for mushrooms this year so I had a look. Normally there are a lot of “kantareller”, but not this year. It started to rain in the afternoon and I had the photo below, illustrating autumn.

A few signs of autumn have appeared. Even though I don´t like that it is getting darker and colder, I like to watch the leaves slowly change colours. To go for long walks with my sweetie, fresh air and also to search for mushrooms.

As you know, I spend a lot of my spare time on exercise. This summer I have only done training to enjoy nature. Not to have any feeling that I would like to reach next stage at a physiological level. My pulse has actually decreased and I interpret that as a better oxygen metabolism in my body. Last spring I did a lot of cycling, and changed to running during summer. I definetly feel that I use other muscles when running and cycling. I have had so much pain!

Last weekend was “Tjejmilen”. I have participated a few times but not this year. However, last Saturday when I saw all runners, I got very inspired. I remembered that it is very fun to feel the pulse increase just when the start is off. 10 km. And the happy feeling when reaching goal.

So, I am going to join Hässelbyloppet (10 km) in October. Unfortunately, I don´t have all time I would like to have to really be prepared. Would like to run for 50 minutes. But, I have to realise that it will be approximately one hour. I really hope that it will be sunshine that day so I can keep it as a nice memory. I run for fun.

Writing is one of my main interests in life. I could never believe it would be. I am still working on my book, but I am getting some help. It is difficult to see things with from different angles. To make improvements. Maybe also to make some parts more comprehensible. What is understandable for me might not be easy to understand for the reader. And that is life in a nutshell.

It has been difficult to write in Swedish. Even though I am grown up in Sweden and have studied Swedish at school I find it very challenging. I have searched for synonyms in various books, and I must admit that there is difference between old and newer books. The older ones are more diverse. So, Swedish language is developing, and in a way that is interesting.

I will relieve a little something. I have started to write on a second book. I have become very found of the characters in the book so I will continue to write about them. I am looking forward to see what will happen in their lives. New ground to pave.

Always a lot of talks about weather. It is a beautiful day. Calm, warm and sunny. Couldn’t be better according to me. It is a little like between summer and autumn. I have returned to my routines, my sports routines, and that takes a lot of time. During summer I have run since it is so nice to be outdoors.

I got a lot of muscle pain last time I went for exercise, but now I am all right again. Feels good to be back to routines. I need a lot of exercise so I often do about two hours every time I exercise. So, now I am exhausted but very happy to be back on track again.

A few words, this rainy Saturday. It is always good to have a hobby, and one of my hobbies is photographing. I don´t know much about how to have a good photo, so I have started to learn some. I have always been interested in nice images like colours, different shapes etc. Probably because it is a way of expressing yourself. But it is difficult. When I lived in Gothenburg, I got interested in Hasselblad. When I feel for it, I watch the beautiful images in the Hasselblad book I have to get inspiration.

One evening this week I went for an introduction how to handle your camera. I don´t know anything about ISO, Zoom, White balance, Noice reductions and so on, and so on. There is so much to learn. The world today is so digital, and there is a lot to keep track on. I have focused more on motive and not so much on sharpness and various picture modes etc. So, I have a great challenge ahead.

Light is important and very difficult to handle. But, I am learning. After rain there is sunshine it is said, and actually, there is sunshine outside my window now.