Midday Tuesday Run

 What a beautiful day! The thermometer was in the low 60s when I got out at lunch time today for a 5-miler. Sunny, a nice breeze from the north, and no stopping along the route for any walks. After missing a weekend run it was nice to get out on a gorgeous day that was almost autumnal until the temperature hit 81 this afternoon. Oh well, it'll get here eventually.

Back Up

 Today the temperature in the afternoon was back up around 80 degrees. I thought about trying to run it straight through but realized I don't get any bonus points for it. So I walked every mile and it was the right choice. After I walked up the big hill I ran the last quarter-mile or so at a faster pace to finish up the 5 miles. Overall I felt good and having consistency in my running game is certainly helping. As the temperatures start ratcheting down I'm hoping to get back to my six-mile runs as the standard. I feel like I'm almost there; I just need the weather to cooperate.

Cooler and Moister

 A little bit rainy yesterday and today, which made it humid this afternoon. It was misty when I walked out the door so I had to step back inside and leave the sunglasses behind. The temperature was down to the high 60s. It was nice enough overall, though, that I was able to run the whole 5 miles (except for the big hill) without walking. My left knee felt a little tender yesterday but today it felt okay. I'm keeping an eye on it, as it were.

Sunday Funday

 I was going to wait until later in the day to run, but this morning was really nice and plus I was motivated. So I headed out about 10:30 and ran 6 miles. Even though the temperature was mild I still didn't feel like I could go without walking, and I walked every mile. At mile 4 for some reason I felt like I was laboring and took about a 4-minute walk instead of 90 seconds or so. It helped, and I finished the run in good shape. Lots of people out on this Sunday morning a couple of days before the official start of autumn.

Different Day, Same Run

Nearly identical to Tuesday's run, except that the remnants of a hurricane trailed out of the northeast and blocked the sun for a good portion. Not a bad thing. I also tweaked my left knee running out of the neighborhood and coming off a curb. It was tender on the downhill in front of the school, but once I reached level ground it was okay. For the rest of the 5 miles I didn't notice any more issues.

Not Quite Ready

Back to Texas running, and temperature in the upper 80s. I'm not quite ready to run continuously in this heat and humidity so I walked every mile for about 90-120 seconds. It worked out well, and I went 5 miles, with a short walk before and after. I'm slowly returning to normal and as soon as the weather starts cooling to levels that I experienced last week in Kansas then I can get back to running without breaks. And hopefully getting back to my regular six-milers.

Another Nice One in Kansas

This morning was perfect for running - sunshine, no wind, and temp in the mid-50s. I'm still in Kansas and enjoying the weather. I was going to add an extra mile this morning but I thought it best to stay at 5 miles since once again I ran without breaks. No need to tempt fate. Plus my GPS was about to die. Not that that should be the overriding factor, but it helped me make up my mind. I went three times around the park a block south of my parents' house, and then up the road to the recreation fields for a loop. I kept the pace sustainable, starting slow as my legs tried to wake up and then regular for the rest. This week it's back to Texas where the highs will be in the 80s, if you can believe the weatherman.

Kind of Cool

 This week in Kansas it really didn't get as cold as I thought. Or maybe it just didn't feel that cold since I stayed inside most of the time. Regardless, today was about perfect running weather. Temperature was in the high 50s with a breeze out of the east. It was also the first time I've run 5 miles without breaks since...I don't remember when. Amazing what cooler weather can do. I never felt like I was pushing it even though my pace at times was in the 9:30 range. A really good run on a really cool day.

Before the Cold

 I am in Wamego this week spending time with my parents and family. The temperature is supposed to plummet overnight and rain into Saturday. I thought it would be best to get out and run before the weather turned bad. Plus I was at the lake with my sister and we stayed out way too late...or early, as in 4 a.m. I was not at my best for this run, plus it's 95 degrees. But I wanted to sweat it out a little bit so I ran a couple of miles and then walked the rest for a total of about 3.5 miles. Again, not one of my best but definitely worth the time.

Between the Rains

 Lots of rain here in north Texas over the last couple of days, which is not a bad thing. Yesterday was out of the question with heavy rains and lightning, but today it broke in the early afternoon. Plus the temperature was in the low 70s, which helped because the humidity was up. I went 5 miles, starting at my normal point. It was a good, easy run and I walked at all the normal points. It was nice to get out between all the storms.