Yesterday was hot and sunny, topped with a pure blue sky. We hiked to the top of the mountain in our favorite state mountain park, a trail that mostly follows under cooling trees. The purple mountain asters, which are usually a sign of autumn, are already blooming.

I seem to be getting better at relaxing and experiencing the sensations of sun and wind and forest sounds.

Total time: 93 minutes. Max heart rate: 145. Average heart rate: 120. Total calories burned: 1198.