My official "I'm about to start marathon training" photo. |
I haven't yet left for this run - but I'm going to predict it is a good one! I've shoved out the negative influences and have some pretty good running mojo going on. And so with that - I'm outta here ....
Hm... Well ...
It was freaking HOT!! I didn't realize I let time slip away from me. By the time I got out of the house around 11:30 or so it was blazing hot - at least for me. I was melting. My legs felt good - so I was very happy about that. And I was pushing through the uncomfortable and heat as best as I could. Then I did something I never thought I would ....
I pretty much shoved my shirt completely up into my bra. I'd have taken it off but then I'd have to carry it. Okay - clearly my stomach NEVER sees the light of day. Isn't that the whitest thing ever? I think my skin is whiter than my skirt! And then my face --- bright red. I was just miserable.
From now on I will set alarms before my long runs so I can get up and get it in before the heat has a chance to ruin it.
So my 10 miles turned into 6. I'm fine with that. I'm racing next Sunday so I don't need to really over-do it at this point. Even though I had to cut out 4 miles, I still felt like I did a good job finding mental strength - aside from that time where I collapsed in the grass. But I had this lovely view while I was passed out...
Woot! Great job!
ReplyDeleteI've started my marathon training program, too, but you're already way ahead of me. LOL!
I'm staring to think I was insane when I registered. ;)
DeleteI like that we both started - this could be handy for both of us to be at the same spot!
Good for you!
ReplyDeleteYah, careful with the heat. It's a brute. And there' s nothing good about it. 8)
Thanks - and I will be more careful. No more slacking. Must run early!!
DeleteHate overheating when running; great 6 miles though well done.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Too early to ask for winter to come back?
DeleteIt's better to cut a run short than kill yourself in the heat.
ReplyDeleteOMG what if I did die?? I wonder how long I'd have been in that grass before someone investigated me.
DeleteGo you!!
ReplyDeleteUgh - it has been hot lately! And its hard to get up early to beat the heat.
It is sooo hard. But I guess I'm going to have to just suck it up. Ugh.
DeleteThis summer season is really sneaking up on me, too. At least you can pull your shirt up. . I don't have that luxury :( oh wells. Marathon training, bring it!
ReplyDeleteOh trust me - that shirt was only up when I was completely alone. I kept looking down to monitor the movement and then thought I better not do that!!
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