Thomas Gouard
I went for the bare minimum mileage during this workout because I did not want to be out in the heat for long. All I needed to run was 3 miles, but prior to this weekend it dawned on me that I could go either 4 or 5 miles. Luckily, Fullerton Woods trailhead along Des Plaines River trail has a very good amount of shade in the parking lot that kept my vehicle cool. 
My turnaround point
The Cookie 100 badge obtained during this workout which required 100 minutes of activity. Enroute back to the trailhead I made it my sole purpose to be active for 32 minutes with this run which was all I needed to get this badge. On top of getting the badge, I will also receive a cookie-clad neck gaiter that I will enjoy wearing while either biking or running. 
With two more days left in the August Running Challenge, I am sitting at 56.73 miles with only 5.40 to go in order to reach 62.13. Oh yeah baby!
Rest in peace, Chadwick Boseman
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Good on you…excellent..
Thanks for dropping in, Pamela
what cookie did you get?
See that chocolate chip cookie neck gaiter. Yep, that, and a cookie badge. Best believe I ate cookies last night to celebrate, lol
what kind of cookies did you eat (you are killing me)!
Are you asking what brand of cookies? Lil Dutch Maid Cookies, Chocolate Chip
thank you. I was worried that you snuck off to the cookie place on the north side!
And what cookie place are you referring to? Nope, these are straight from Dollar Tree
in downtown downers grove there is a battery that makes cookies that are beyond good. i will see if I can find the name.
Oh yeah, Downers Grove is way out of my driving range.
grandma smileys and you have their cookies your driving range will increase!
I see! It’ll be my first Downers Grove bookmark.
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i used to work in DG so was there all the time, i had to go from DG to Schaumberg, Northbrook, and then the loop. Needless to say, it was a lot of windshield time.
For the win – C is for cookie, that’s good enough for me
I am going to enjoy wearing my new cookie neck gaiter