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Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Heat Miser

I grew up watching “A Year Without a Santa Claus” and was always entertained by the brotherly competition between the Heat Miser and Snow Miser –


I’m far from being entertained by this heat!  I know, I know….'tis the season for hot, sticky, humid weather.  For long lines at ice cream shops.  For timing long runs to begin by 4am.  For carrying (or planting) fluids during any distance over 3 miles.

I hate to whine about the heat because, let’s face it, very soon it will be snowy January again and we'll be back to dressing in layers for the Derry 16 Miler!

Me, Sue @ Derry a few years ago...brrrrr!
So for now, I will continue to try to embrace this heat wave we’re riding, continue timing my runs for cooler times of day, continue to hydrate before, during, and after my runs, and continue to incorporate swim stops for Bella's portion of our runs.  It’s certainly better than ice, sleet, snow, and freezing temperatures.  For me anyway!

How are you managing the heat?  Is it impacting your running?

 
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8 comments:

  1. Boston Bound BrunetteJuly 17, 2013 at 4:02 PM

    We are going through the same thing in CA! I just try to get out earlier and stay hydrated just like you! Hopefully we catch a break soon!

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    1. LisaJuly 17, 2013 at 4:06 PM

      Ours should break by Sunday - just in time for my long run! So hopefully no change to that plan.

      Good luck on your coast!!

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  2. Abby @ Change of PaceJuly 17, 2013 at 4:06 PM

    I definitely try to embrace it since we have such long, cold winters too!
    I just wrote a post about the heat, too!

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    1. LisaJuly 17, 2013 at 4:07 PM

      I just saw that Abby! You can tell there's a hot theme for many of us :)

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  3. MichelleJuly 18, 2013 at 11:41 AM

    I've got to admit I'm finding it hard to embrace this heat - but you are right it will be snowy here in NE again before ya know it!

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    1. LisaJuly 18, 2013 at 6:51 PM

      I gave in today. Just wasn't feeling another hot run, so took Bella for over an hour walk that included a fun swim (for her) to cool off. Win-win!!

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  4. ElizabethAugust 3, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    Keep plugging away at it! It will make you all the more thankful for fall.

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