Memorial Day Outing

This morning I walked with The Wife and then followed up with my own run/walk. The temperature had climbed into the 80s by the time I ran so I added in the usual walking. My "run" was 3 miles, a little rough with the heat and humidity. Not too much to complain about, though, since we haven't hit the 100-degree days yet. I also figured it was good to get in a run today since I have a work outing tomorrow and it would be tough to fit in the time to run and then clean up. Among other activities for the day I fixed the toilet in the master bath (replaced the valve), made green chile salsa, and went to the store. It's been a busy day and I think I'll chill for the rest of it.

68 and Running

No, 68 is not my age. It was the temperature this morning, a day I had off from work. It was sunny and almost no wind. Very nice. BTW, I was right about the rain on Tuesday. It didn't hit until evening when we were at a restaurant with my sister and nephew. I watched the forecast all day and the chance of rain kept getting later and later. What was 100% at noon became a lower percentage later. Seriously, I don't know how those people keep their jobs.

Anyway, today I ran another 4 miles. Felt good, and then I came home and mowed the lawn. I think tomorrow will be a good day for smoking some pork. At least, that's how it looks from here.

Planning Ahead

It's supposed to rain starting in the early morning hours and all day tomorrow. Sure. We've heard this song and dance before and ended up with nothing. If you believe the potato heads who predict the weather we'll get over two inches before it's all said and done. I don't believe them. Regardless, because I have a dinner commitment tomorrow evening I decided I should go ahead and run today.

It was in the mid-70s, unseasonably cool for Texas. Almost no wind. After all the strong gusts we've had over the last week who thought I'd be wishing for a breeze? Also, I ran 4 miles. Without walking (except for the hill, of course). Felt good all the way and enjoyed a really nice day. It would have been a shame to waste it.

Super Humid

This morning a non-rainstorm came through. What I mean is that weather radar showed a green patch over us for about a half-hour but no rain actually made it to the ground. What it did cause was a nice spike in humidity. When I went out to run before lunch it was super-humid. Along with a little sun it was not my favorite condition for running. I went 3 miles with a few walking breaks, which seemed reasonable given the day. I sweat a lot, which was the main goal anyway. Now as I sit and type this on the back patio it's still warm and humid and I'm sweating after I took a shower. Oh well. I'll have to take one tomorrow anyway.

Too Much Vacation, Not Enough Running

Went to the beach last week and into this week, which meant vacation and no running. Actually, I did run briefly but it was to chase some punks who stole stuff from under our canopy on the beach. Didn't catch up to them, unfortunately.

Today at home was very nice, and since I'm still off work I got to run in the morning instead of late in the day. I only went 3 miles and kept a slow pace as I start working off the vacation gluttony. No more vacations in the foreseeable future.

Walk and Run and Walk and Run

Another warm day, and humid as well, plus the sun was out. I ran/walked 3 miles total. I have to say I wasn't feeling that great at the beginning but it was a good choice to get out and sweat a little. Really, that's the only reason I went. More than exercise itself I just felt like a good sweat was in order. And as always, glad I did it.

Summer on the Way

Been another lazy week with no excuse for not running. Also a couple of late nights, with a concert Thursday night and men's conference last night. And this evening a playoff hockey game. I'm getting too old for so many late nights in a row.

Anyway, got out for 3 miles today. Spring, what we had of it, is over and today's high is around 90. I walked at the mile markers and the last bit up the hill and into the neighborhood. I felt okay and got in some good sweating. No complaints here.