Life is to be enjoyed, not just endured

Met Wendy at Tom Thumb for the usual route up to the Woodshed and back.    There was some high lightening when we started but no thunder, so I assumed we were okay.    About .5 mile from the Woodshed the wind picked up and the temp dropped dramatically.   Sprinkling started at the turn around and a down poor by the time we were across the bridge.    It was nice to get it done, but we were soaked.  Today's run was also indicative of how much the heat has been affecting how I feel.  Once the temps dropped, I felt so much better and our pace picked up by 30 sec/mile.

After a long week, we needed to complete our long run on Friday instead of Saturday due to work/family commitments.   Wendy and I met at Tom Thumb and ran up to the Woodshed and from there we deviated from our plan to run loops and headed west on the trail, up to Ridglea Golf Course.   We ran the out and back and finished with 2.5 miles on Bellaire.   Over all the best long run of this training cycle by far, but also the easiest because it only had some rolling hills and the trail is soft.    Saw a tiny baby turtle on the trail, a beautiful sunrise and a few other gifts along the way.

Avg Pace 8:47

After a long day of work/volleyball/birthday celebrations, I finally headed out around 9 pm.   It was hot and humid and I have learned this summer that my body really does not like heat/humidity and almost fights against it.   6 easy miles and 20 oz of water consumed.

Avg Pace 8:53