Still Summer

Up to about 93 degrees today and it still feels like summer on the last day of September. Relatively speaking my 2-mile run wasn't unbearable. The sun is a little lower and there was more of a breeze once I turned around. Also wore brand-new shoes and they were a wee bit too tight. I couldn't have gone for a regular run without doing some loosening up and getting them to feel right.

Another Tardy Post

When I left the house on Saturday I heard a voice over a loudspeaker from the direction of the nearby high school and figured there was a race of some kind going on. I ran over there and was correct, so I decided to go the hill route instead. Not sure if that was the wise choice since it was so humid, but I did it anyway. There was plenty of walking up the big hills and a couple of other walk breaks, and I think I came in at around 5.7 miles. Not the usual tally for a long run but then again I wasn't expecting to do hill work.

Sucking at Posting These

Got back from Austin last Thursday afternoon and went for a run. It wasn't great but at least I got out and did my 6 miles. Still pretty warm here in Texas toward the end of September but I'll take it. Still way better than training in single digit temperatures.

Soupy with a Touch of Clouds

Mostly clouds during the 7 miles this morning, and lots of humidity. I didn't walk until mile markers 5 & 6 and then up the big hill, so overall it was a decent run. Lots of people out on bikes or walking their dogs. There were also several crews picking up trash for a community day, but looked like they were doing more exploring than picking up since the park is pretty clean.

Relative Coolness

Temperature dipped below 80 degrees for the high today, with clouds and threat of rain. In fact it sprinkled on me a little between miles 2 and 3, but not enough to make me turn around. I ran all 6 miles without any breaks, including up the big hill. Come to think of it, I ran up the hill on Tuesday as well even though it was a shorter run.

Another Two

Yesterday was a good outing, hot again but not as hot as it's been for 2 miles. On the way back a mom was standing in a driveway by a car with her son and daughter, he about 7 or 8 and she 3-4. As I ran past the little girl said, "Hi!" in a bright cheery voice. I responded in like manner, and she said, "What are you doing?" I replied, "Running and sweating!" The mom got a good laugh out of that one.

Four Late

Went to the office today and happy hour afterward, which means I got home late. I held myself to one beer so I could get out for a run, and even though it was tempting to chill I still got out for 4 miles a little after 7 p.m. It's already starting to get dark earlier each evening, so by the time I got home at 8 the sun was well down. Regardless, I got in some running in spite of the long day.

Last Hottest Day?

Today my 2-miler was in 94 degree weather, which didn't seem that bad. Could be that the temperature is coming down slowly, at least according to the forecast, and our upper 90s days could be behind us.

Hotter than It Says

On Saturday morning I thought it would be a nice day for a run. The weather app said it was 72 degrees and felt like 72 degrees.

It lied.

In the sunshine it was easily 80 degrees, and the humidity made it feel about 10 degrees warmer. Fortunately I believed how it felt outside as opposed to my lying eyes. I walked each mile marker and sought the shade during my 7 miles. Once again my strategy worked. We might be getting to the end of summer here in the last half of September, but I'll wait to see for myself.

Game Day

I listened to the Cardinals-Rockies game yesterday when running, first time with AirPods. The heat was back on with some decent humidity but also a nice breeze from the southeast. The Cards tried to lose the game but held them off in the 8th inning and then exploded for 4 insurance runs in the 9th. It was a nice change from the usual podcast or music, but also a little bit stressful. I went my usual 6 miles with the necessary walk breaks. In another couple of weeks it should start cooling down to where I can run without the interruptions.

Good Workout

Good workout today on the punching bag - worked up a really good sweat. I ran the 2 miles afterward and felt a little off in my hips when I first started, but that lessened as I got going. Still in the 90s for the temperature, the last gasp of summer.

Still in the 90s

With a temperature of 93 degrees at runtime it felt much cooler but not cool enough to run without walking. Plus there was a nice breeze out of the southeast that helped. I didn't give in to the temptation and again it paid off. I went 6 miles at a nice slow pace.

The other thing that I've noticed before and again today was how much the wind throws off the GPS. The first mile was way past the usual mark, and my run ended up being .06 miles off. Maybe I should research the effect of wind on GPS readings.

A Nice Fall Day

It was only 93 degrees when I went out for a 2-miler this evening. It felt absolutely fall-like with a nice breeze. Maybe it's that the sun is getting lower and into autumn mode. Whatever, that ten degrees of coolness makes a difference.

Run and Bathe and Shower

The weather app said it was 72 degrees when I left this morning at 8 a.m. It might have been right, but the humidity was off the charts. It felt like I was in an extremely warm bath. I ran 7 miles, and despite the supposed temperature knew early on that I should walk every mile. I didn't feel like I was straining at any point but it also wasn't the easiest run ever. The shower later on was quite the opposite, but that's because I cranked down the handle. Who knew that cold showers would feel that good?

Back At It

Back to running today after a trip to St. Louis for a few ball games. It's definitely still summer with a temperature of 97 degrees this afternoon. I went the usual 6 miles and walked at the markers. Humidity seemed to be down just slightly but still managed to sweat a lot. I felt good overall.

Back to 8

Yesterday morning was in the low 70s and cloudy. Low clouds off to the east and a couple of very distant lightning flashes gave me a little pause, but the storm stayed on that side of the metro area. I went a full 8 miles with no walking, which is pretty amazing considering the pattern I've been doing this summer. I felt good the whole way, and glad to be back up to this level of mileage. The Wife and I went to downtown in the afternoon to tour the art museum and we happened into some barbecue on the way back. A good day, indeed.

Walk Run

It was 96 degrees on Thursday, and actually didn't feel too bad with the breeze. I opted to walk at every mile marker along the 6-mile route, which was the wise choice. As I said about yesterday's run, it's not too bad to be in August and below 100 degrees.

Another Cool One

And by cool I mean it was only 93 degrees when I ran my 2 miles. End of August, can't complain about that.