Last Run for a Bit

Heading to Europe tomorrow, so today's run was the last for the next ten days or so. I'm not planning on running there since I'll get in plenty of walking every day, plus I don't want to pack stuff that's going to get sweaty and sit in my suitcase for an extended period.

I waited until later in the day, avoid humidity for higher temperatures. I went my usual 6 miles and walked every mile while keeping the pace slow. Overall it was a decent run, about as good as you can expect in this climate at this time of year. Now to take an extended break before coming back and getting into the heat again.

Humid Memorial Day

I ran at about 7:30ish this morning and it was, in a word, humid. I ran 6 miles, with a walking spell every mile starting at the halfway point, and up the big hill. There was a 5k starting from the high school, but it didn't start until 8:30. I encountered the pack on my way back, and one woman and her couple of friends shouted at me, "Dude, you're running the wrong way!" I smiled. I don't think a 10k or half-marathon would have gone over too well on a day like this.

Back from Vegas

Las Vegas sucks. Too many people, and no good places to run. Plus too much work. So I missed running on Tuesday. The plan was to get up at 7:30 and run by 8 since the first meeting wasn't until 11 or so. Instead I woke up at 7:30 and within sixty seconds got a text that we had a meeting at 8 that I hadn't been invited to until that moment. Great.

Back in Texas I slept late today (due to working all day Sunday) and ran in the heat. It was okay since I decided beforehand to walk every mile. It always starts out the same - hey, this first mile isn't so bad, I can probably run most of it. Today I ran at mile one and every mile marker thereafter, as well as up the big hill. That was a good decision. At times I questioned the 6-mile goal but in the end I made it. And Texas does not suck.

A Lovely Slog

As is usually the case at this time of year it was incredibly humid. I ran 7 miles and broke quite the humid sweat by the first half-mile. Plenty of people out on a nice Saturday morning that started with decent temperatures, sun, and a little bit of a breeze. Headed out of town later today for a business trip and taking my running gear with me. Hoping to get in at least one run while away from home.

In Summer Mode

Today's run was later in the morning than normal, which meant the humidity was down (barely). It was also in the 80s, and I decided that it would be best to walk every mile. I started at mile 2 and carried it on every subsequent mile through the end of the 6 miles, with a walk up the big hill as well. It was a nice sunny day and an enjoyable run. Started a new Hardcore History podcast episode that should last me through a few more runs since it's 4-1/2 hours long.

Cooler but Still Humid

Since I have a work call tonight at 10 p.m. I thought it would be best to get out earlier in the day for a run. The temperature was around 70 degrees but the humidity was still sky-high. I ran the 6 miles at a good slow pace and went the whole way without walking, due to the wind out of the southeast that kept me somewhat cooled off the last mile.

Slow and Humid

I was the slow part of the title of this post, and the humid piece was taken care of by Mother Nature. Fortunately it was cloudy most of the run when I got out this morning a few minutes after eight. I went 7 miles, and seriously thought about walking a couple of times. But then I realized my pace was so incredibly slow that walking wouldn't have made much of a difference. I was bathed in sweat before the first mile marker due to the exceptional humidity. Plus the temperature was about 80 degrees. I made it all the way to the big hill before I finally caved and walked. Not a great run today, but a necessary one to start acclimating to the humidity and heat again.

Warming Up

I had a horrible allergy attack on Monday and by Tuesday was just starting to recover. I decided it would be prudent to skip a run that day and let the healing continue, which turned out to be a wise choice since I had my best night of sleep in weeks - weeks, I tell you - and felt much better Wednesday. So today I feel almost back to normal, and ran my usual 6 miles. Well, with a couple of walks at miles 4 & 5 and up the big hill, but that's because it's getting much warmer in a short span of time. I felt good, but not stupid enough to keep running when I could feel the heat getting to me. Temperature was in the upper 80s, and this is just part of getting used to it again and being smart enough to keep from pushing myself too far.

Unfettered

Today was a really nice spring day in Texas, and I got out this morning to run my 6 miles. I thought there would be more people out, but I only saw about four other runners and a couple of people walking. I went without any devices, either iPod or GPS, and it was a great day for it. The wind was calm and I enjoyed listening to the sounds all around. I'm thinking it's going to be nice to be home for a couple of weeks after a lot of traveling in April.

The Elusive Friday Run

Didn't get a good chance to run yesterday due to general busyness, so my second run this week came on a Friday. Looking back over the years, I would guess Friday is the day of the week I've run on the least, followed by Wednesday, Sunday, and finally Monday. Of course Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays are the most frequent. Mondays come into play more when I'm training for a race and running four days a week.

I'm still in Wamego and heading home tomorrow. I drove over to KC today for lunch with friends, and made it back in time to finish up the work day and still get in 5 miles before heading to my sister's for a cookout. All in all a good day and a good week, but I will say that I'm ready to head for home. Seems like I've been gone a lot lately, which I have.

A Run in Oz

Wamego is home to several Wizard of Oz tourist destinations, including a museum, an actual yellow brick road, a house with a witch's legs sticking out from underneath, and of course a winery. Today it also hosted a stiff breeze from the south. It was my first run since the race, and I intentionally took it easy and ended up at 4.14 miles.

After race day (a Saturday) it took until Tuesday for my right calf to stop aching. I was going to run at some point last week in Austin but decided it was best to let my legs recover. A wise choice since today I felt pretty good in spite of a little rust.