The Heat's On

I'm excited that my running seems to be getting a little better. Not sure if I'm getting use to the humidity and heat or if I'm beginning to getting more "mind over matter" minded. At least, I can say the last week, I've felt better. It's hard to get out and make yourself do something you dread...I say "dread" because it's hard to get excited about walking into a wall of heat knowing that you'll soon be on the road running, gasping for air and your legs fighting you the entire way.

Today was a good one. We set out to go run a little later than we usually do cause we're tired of getting up so blame early...hoping that I wouldn't die of a heat stroke...but as it turned out I believe we timed it perfectly. It just didn't seem to be as bad as usual. Maybe getting up at 4:45 in the morning isn't the answer. We were on the road running about 6:30-almost 30 minutes later-and it didn't feel bad at all. The air was cool and I think the sun was burning off the humidity as it came up.

Got in a good run of 5 miles today. It was the longest I'd done in quite some time. Now, isn't that just pathetic!! I LOVE long runs and I've not seen a single one since early spring. And, today's run was solid without a single bit of walking. Can you believe I'm excited about that?? I remember not long ago a 5-miler was a base run with an average of 10+ miles for my long one every week. Well, maybe I'm in a step in the right direction now. We'll see.

My swimming is getting better. At least, I'm feeling stronger and going further every week. This is exciting to me and I'm looking forward to longer swims. Already this week, I've swam the longest to date...1,000 yards/meters.

This week, I'm making better decisions in eating better, as well as working out. A plan definitely needs to be in order. I'm anxious to shed these extra pounds I've been carrying for some time. Can we say "lazy"??? Or lack of commitment and stick-with-it-tiveness?? I know that's not a word but I venture to bet that you understand what I'm saying. I'm looking forward to better running days soon. Good luck to all of you out there fighting the heat and humidity, especially if you're a winter runner, and hope to see you soon at an upcoming race.