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Heat and humidity are back. Kaylie wanted to try her new Vibrams out on the track. So we ran 3/4 mile in the heat of the day. Not fun.

Ran about 8:30 pm. Beautiful night, just a little muggy. Ran a pretty good pace. 

First day of CC practice. We had 36 girls show up and 5 that are on vacation or didn't have their physicals yet. So we are looking at 41. Exciting! 

Of course it was unbelievably hot and humid today. The high hit 91. By the time we were done running it was in the 80's and so muggy. Only in North Dakota does the season start in the 90's and end in the 20's and 30's and maybe snowing. 

Ran 4 with the team. I was going to try to do a little speed work tonight, but after 1 1/2 miles on the treadmill my hamstring started giving me trouble. It was bothering me this morning on the run, too. Hopefully it will be better tomorrow. 

Team practice. Even without the sun it was a brutal run. The dew point around 65-70. Really uncomfortable. I felt lethargic today. I'm sure it's the weather. A cool, crisp autumn day would feel pretty good right now.

The girls did well, they are very enthusiastic. 

Team practice. Up tempo run. Pushed some of the girls out of their comfort zone. We are up to 43 runners! 

Backing off on the running a little this week. My hip and hamstring are not feeling great. 

Boys and girls team "ride and stride" today. Woke up at 4:00am to yet another severe storm and that set the pattern for the whole day. It rained, thundered, lightening all day. Oh ya, did I mention it rained, thundered, and lightening all day. Ugh. Needless to say there was no "ride and stride". We had the kids in the cardio lab. Not an ideal workout, but the best we could do considering the weather. The new boy's team assistant coach's mom made carmel rolls. OMGosh they were sooo good! Long run tomorrow, weather permitting.

Ran on the TM. Yawn. My hip and hamstring felt good. Seems like the uneven road surfaces cause the problems. I will have to watch my step.

Tara got a job early, so she is leaving us a week early. :( We have had such a good summer. She is excited to get back on campus. She informed us this will probably be her last summer home. She and her friends want to get an apartment at the end of this year. She loves Bismarck. I'm going to miss our movie nights. :) Jared is going to miss his golfing buddy.

The weather was good. The girls ran good. My hip and hamstring felt good. It was a good day! :) :)

PR!  Finally cooled off. Nice breeze. Temp, upper 60's. Good day for a race!  :)