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Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Adjustments are everything!

My lunch runs have been following a particular trend lately.  It’s called summertime humidity….


Now I realize I have choices.  I could run in the mornings to try to beat the humidity, but there’s this….


Despite the humidity, I was feeling pretty good at the start of my lunch run.  A nice breeze made the humidity feel less intense, so I cut right to the chase and fell into some 8:30’s.   Soon, I got that “floating” sensation and knew I had to back off.  It’s remarkable how much of a difference 8:40’s vs. 8:30’s make when the heat/humidity are at play.  Or even if you’re just running a bit faster than comfortable.  In any case, I continued steadily in the 8:40’s range and felt SO much better.  Better yet, I did not fall to the ground and have to have the “Slush” vendor revive me (ewww).  

Although, a free Slush sure does sound good!

How is your running going in the hot and/or humid weather?  
Most importantly, what flavor Slush is your favorite?


6 comments:

  1. You know, it hasn't been so bad here in Asheville. I actually like the warmer weather for some runs. But I'm not seriously training for anything. Just fun runs. But they've been pretty easy to fit in when it is only 4-5 miles and the temps aren't too terrible. I'd rather hot than freezing cold. No favorite flavor slush. If I did choose one I suppose strawberry.

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    1. I'm totally with you....much prepare warm than cold. Today was less humid, so got some relief :) I'll go with Grape-anything!

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  2. I haven't done lunch runs lately because of that. Last year I about died (not really but it sounds good) during a super humid and hot lunch run. It's hard to check eyes when you are suffering from heat stroke.... lol Today is less humid so we'll see if I can get a run in.

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    1. I can imagine you trying to check eyes and finding you're in someone's ears instead!

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  3. Here in southeast Texas, the mornings are more humid and the evenings are hotter. All of it slows me down!

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    1. I haven't been to Texas yet, but have heard just that! I bet it makes you stronger for when you run in cooler, less humid weather :)

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