"This is my first official run of summer 2020. It's 86 degrees and it's hot. My goal was to run one mile, and I ran along the water because I would at least have some pretty views. I needed some running motivation. I passed my one mile marker but I kept going. I kept telling myself, 'just keep going a little bit more.' . . . One mile became 1.5, two miles, 2.5 miles, and when I finished I ran 3.1 miles. More than I planned, but I pushed myself through all that sweat and the beautiful views."

What: 4.04-mile run

Where: Revere Beach, Revere, MA

When: 5:58 a.m.

Tiffany's Notes: "I am an early morning runner, and I try to mix up my views and running routes. This morning I ran on the beach and it was super foggy and cool, just how I like to run in the summer. I felt as if I was alone because I couldn't see anyone because of the fog, but people were walking and running as well. I even saw an exercise class doing squats on the beach. Instead of running on the pavement, I decided to run on the sand along the water. This made the run a bit more challenging, but I was running next to the seagulls who had no interest in running with me. The run forced me to work on high knees and my stamina."

What: 3.88-mile run, track workout, and squats

Where: East Boston Stadium

When: 6:01 a.m.

Tiffany's Notes: "Before COVID-19, aka 'the Rona,' Tuesdays were Track Tuesdays. I've tried to keep Tuesdays for track runs and workouts. This morning I started with a one-mile warm-up in Bremen Street Park before I ran into East Boston Stadium. The plan: 10 squats, run a lap, and repeat three times. I did 10 squats before I started the 'run and squat' sets. I didn't care how weird I might look to people because I saw a man on the field flipping a huge tire and making all kinds of sounds. Everyone is doing their own thing, with or without shirts on. When I finished, I made the attempt to do stadium steps. I did manage to run up one set of steps and I was good with that. My knee started to throb a bit. Good thing tomorrow is a rest day."

What: Rest day: stretching and acupuncture appointment

Where: Home

When: 6 a.m.

Tiffany's Notes: "Before 'the Rona,' I found out I have Hoffa Fat Pad impingement on my left knee. It's the soft tissue under my kneecap. To help with this, I need to do more squats [and] eat anti-inflammatory foods, and I see an acupuncturist to help with the pain. Normally this would be a 10K a.m. 'hump day' run, but this is the time that I could see the acupuncturist, [so] instead of Thursday being a rest day, today will be.

"I need to stretch more. I am guilty of not fully stretching before or after running the way I should, [so on] Wednesday, my off day, I made sure to stretch. I do the stretching I learned in physical therapy and from running clinics."

(Photo is from Tiffany's Sunday run)

What: 4.13-mile run-walk

Where: Mystic River State Reservation, Medford, MA, and Somerville, MA

When: 6:06 a.m.

Tiffany's Notes: "I'm feeling nature this morning, [so] I ran along the Mystic River Reservation. I reminded myself to stretch for at least 10 minutes before I started running. Today's run was a mixture of run and walk. On my path there was a turtle and I thought, 'Why am I running fast?' I was reminded to slow down a bit. Then I saw all the fowls: geese, ducks, and swans, all together on the river — when does that happen? I wanted to walk a bit and enjoy the beauty. Besides finding love, there are reminders around inequalities and justice."

What: 2.18 miles with hills

Where: Franklin Park, Roxbury, MA

When: 6:52 a.m.

Tiffany's Notes: "The park is in the heart of Roxbury, which is a predominately African-American community. Also, this is a beautiful park . . . there is a golf course and the Franklin Park Zoo. I always see African-American and Latinx folks of all ages and body sizes walking and running, either in pairs, groups, or solo. When I run here I feel comfortable and safe.

"This park is hilly as I don't know what. I work on my pacing up the inclines. The 2.18 miles around is not a cake walk. "

What: 3.8-mile run and squats

Where: Castle Island, South Boston

When: 7:21 a.m.

Tiffany's Notes: "I have to remind myself to be kind to myself. 'Sleep in on Saturday and rest, it's OK to run later in the morning' — I have to repeat that to myself a couple of times. This Saturday was Castle Island, and of course later means hot. There is a strip on the island that makes you feel like you're running on top of the water in the middle of the ocean. The downside of running late: so many people were out. The good thing is that everyone had on a mask. My goal was to run for two miles straight before I stopped and took a picture. I would repeat this one more time. When I ran to my car I under-calculated the distance and stopped at 3.8 miles. I could have ran an extra .2, but I decided I would do 10 squats instead and call it a day."