One of the reasons that I come to Wisconsin in June is that it’s generally cooler here than in Virginia. This week would be the exception to that. Got to love a day where the actual temp is 95+ and it feels like 105. Fun. Thankfully, my parents have a pool and it actually has…
Category: hot
I prefer cold and wet (and I’m not referring to beer)
Today, my only chance to run was at noon when Shoo’s babysitter came over. I had wanted to do 10 miles today, but it was 85 degrees, really humid, and sunny. For once, I ran smart and ran slow and easy, averaging 10 minute miles, but it was just so incredibly hot out that I…
Will I ever learn?
The plan today was a 5 miler at a steady 9 minute pace. I decided to leave my neighborhood and run and out and back. Mile 1 was perfect at exactly 9:00. (Gotta love garmin). Mile 2 had a lot of uphills, but I managed 9:04. Mile 3 I screwed up. I ran it in…
May recap, goals revisited, and Saucony maiden run
1) Run at least three half marathons, with the eventual goal of a sub-2 hour half. All done, with two of them at sub-2. Revised goal: Beat 1:30 at the Army 10 miler in October. 2) Run races in at least three new states (but I’m aiming for 5).Still looking good here. Delaware is DONE. Florida is…