Running update - Following my consolidated routine also last week I have run every other day at 06:30 a.m.
Tuesday: 10 km;
Thursday: 11,7 km;
Saturday: 9,5 km.
Upcoming races - No races in July for 2 reasons:
1 - Rome (only 1 hour driving from my hometown) is full of running events but it’s difficult to find a parking near the start and there are many restrictions for the car traffic;
2 - In summer I don’t enter races when the start is later than 08:00 a.m.
That said, the next possible events will be in august with the start in evening. My favorite is on aug. 16: Sovana - Sorano: 9,6 km between 2 ancient hamlets in Tuscany.
Stung by a tick - Yesterday while I was in the garden to take pictures of sunflowers I was stung on my back by a tick (see pictures below); however I didn’t kill the bug. At the moment I don’t have any problem but I know that possible symptoms could appear after 4 days.
… and today a relaxing lunch on the hills eating local food!
Have you ever had problems with the bugs?
We have ticks here, but they are smaller than that. They tend to hold on.
ReplyDeleteAnd this morning I got another bite by a wasp.
DeleteIn bocca al lupo per la puntura. Speriamo non ci siano conseguenze!
ReplyDeleteViva il lupo! Grazie. Sembrerebbe che tutto vada per il verso giusto.
DeleteIt looks like you were able to remove it right away. Usually we don't worry about tick bites unless they are on your body longer than 24-72 hours. It sounds like you'll be ok!
ReplyDeleteI think I will be ok because I removed the tick immediately.
Deletebeautiful sunflowers... love it.
ReplyDeleteglad to hear that nothing happen to you after tick bites... good luck.
Thank you.
DeleteSunflowers are my favorite flowers.
The bug looks like a type of moth or roach.
ReplyDeleteThat is a common bug around here. Its favorite victims are cows and dogs.
DeleteNo problems with ticks yet but could be any day we are out on the trails. Hope you don’t have issues from it!
ReplyDeleteThat lunch place looks lovely!
ReplyDeleteWhat is your public transportation like to get into Rome? Zurich has very few parking spots, too, but runners are encouraged to come by bus and train (and it's usually included in the race entry fee).
Believe me that place (Tolfa) is lovely, beautiful and quit.
DeleteIn my opinion racing MUST be a pleasure, if I have to catch a train and after one or two buses to go to the start it becomes a stress so I prefer to not participate.
Hope all is well with you after that tick bite...take care and your flowers are lovely. I've never had a problem with any bites so far, because I haven't been bitten I suppose.
ReplyDeleteThank you. At the moment I feel good.
DeleteGlad you have never had such problems with the bugs.
Ticks are horrible. I hope you have no adverse side effects from the bite. Enjoy your month of no racing. Rome is so hot in July anyway. The flowers are beautiful. We don't have any sunflowers blooming here yet, hopefully soon. Enjoy that outdoor dining!
ReplyDeleteAt the moment I feel good so I think that the things go well.
DeleteImpossible to race in Rome in July morning.
Most ticks are harmless but some transmit awful diseases. It's possible that the entomology faculty at one of the local universities might be able to identify the species for you to give you peace of mind.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the tip however at the moment I don't have any problem. But.... this morning I got another bite by a wasp!!!!
DeleteYou must be especially tasty!
DeleteI got bit by a tick once and pulled it out of my lower back and nothing happened so I hope you'll be fine too. Interesting to read that you saw a similiar sculpture like my books at the library. You should take a photo next time you see it. Have a wonderful evening.
ReplyDeleteI am fine thanks.
DeleteWhen I come back to Tolfa I will take a pic of the sculpture.
All the best.
Love Them Sunflowers
ReplyDeleteCheers
Yes they are my favorite flowers.
DeleteHave a good evening.
Glad to hear that you've had no ill effects from the tick bite. I'd keep an eye on the area, though, to make sure nothing pops up.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place for lunch!
Luckily nothing happened.
DeleteIn that town there are many similar little restaurants with a beautiful landscape.
I love the sunflower shots, Stefano.
ReplyDeleteI've never been stung by a tick before but mosquitoes love to make a meal out of me!
Blessings!
Mosquitos are a nightmare here too.
DeleteHave a good week end.
Uy espero que estés bien de la picadura. La foto del girasol es muy bonita y suerte con las carreras. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteI feel good thank you. Have a good week.
DeleteI travelled Australia twice for months, so yes. We had some nasty encounters with insects...
ReplyDeleteHope you stay well!
I would like to visit Australia but my wife doesn't want to fly anymore.
DeleteThat is so exciting you get to do a race in Rome, what a fun backdrop for a run! Hang in there with the tick bite, ticks are no fun at all!
ReplyDeleteLuckily nothing happened after the bite.
DeleteYes, Rome is the perfect location for a running race. There I ran my first and second marathon an age ago (1990 and 1991).