This morning I woke up to a large popping sound. As I tried to figure out what had woken me, I looked up and noticed the ceiling fan slowing down. Yep, we’d lost power. I immediately got up and grabbed a cup of coffee from the still warm pot. (Priorities, people!)
Needless to say, this threw my morning for a loop. I managed to make the boys some breakfast and pack their lunches with minimal opening of the refrigerator, but I forgot to feed myself. Then I ran them to camp. By the time I got home, it was a feels like of 90 degrees. I was going to jump on the treadmill until I realized that needed power. Duh.
So, I checked my list of ingredients for a successful run:
- hot? yep
- humid? oh yeah
- sunny? yep
- well hydrated? not at all
- fueled? not unless you consider eating the crusts from Shoo’s PB&J a good fueling strategy.
Having made sure I’d done everything I could to prepare to run, I headed out into my hilly neighborhood.
Is anyone surprised that it absolutely sucked? LOL. There was a whole lot of “suck it up, buttercup” and “that which does not kill you makes you stronger”. I reminded myself of what I tell my clients – just getting out there and doing *something* is a step in the right direction.
It wasn’t pretty, but it was a run and it didn’t hurt. And when I got home, there was power. My day is looking up. ;o)
Brave woman! I don't think I could bring myself to run in the heat without knowing I was coming home to a/c! Glad the power is back. Now get some food & water into ya!
It must have been nice to come home to AC and your power back on. Nice job getting out there in this heat!
We just had some massive storms come through. A tree is now sitting on my house, but at least I still have power. How else would I be able to sit my kids in front of the tv while I blog?:)
Way to get out there and get that run done. After the morning you had already had. I dont know if I could of done that. This heat is killing me here.
I, too, ventured out for a run in my hilly neighborhood this morning in hot hot humid heat WITH Eva in the jogging stroller. Made it 3.5 miles. Drank all the water I brought with me by mile 2.5. Eva slept the whole time. It was slow going and a rough one but I did it and I feel pretty bad ass now. So should you 🙂
Hate losing power. Glad you got it back quickly!
Good for you for getting out there against all odds. That was some flexing of your mental muscle for sure! And so awesome that it didn't hurt!!! I would say things are looking up :0)
i had the same kind of run that you had today….except no loss of power. my mom's AC was on when i got home. glad that there is no pain! are you in your shoes right now?
Yay for no pain and power!