Quick 2

It was 99 again today, but at least it was only 2 miles after the punching bag. I think this is a good combination since my legs have been moving around a lot during the workout, and then I go for a run on legs that aren't fresh. I usually feel it early in the run, mainly because there's a slight incline. But after that I settle in to an easy run that's probably a little faster than my usual outings because I'm not going as far. I think I'll keep this up for the foreseeable future.

6 in 99

Ran my 6 miles today in 99 degree heat. No clouds, lots of sun. And walking every mile marker, with a little extra before miles 4 and 5. In the end, though, it was a good run. Not many people out, surprise surprise. As the summer wears on I'm getting more acclimated to the heat. And staying smart with walking when and where needed.

Too More

Another round of the punching bag followed by a 2-mile run. It was starting to rain a little when I left but quickly stopped and left behind plenty of humidity. Good run, though. I'm doing these short runs without GPS or music, and that's a refreshing change of pace as well.

Continuous Run

This morning the temperature was 72 degrees and I thought I would try and run without stopping. The humidity was not horrible, but still present. I went 7 miles total, and it was over 6.5 miles before I walked up the big hill. That feels like the longest I've run without stopping for a while. Nice to know it can still be done.

Bicycles and Not Much Else

Today was pretty mild for Texas in July, but I saw bicyclists, a couple walking, and nobody else running. Kind of weird because this - 85 degrees - should be a great day for runners. And it was. I went my 6 miles and did the same as the other day: a minute walk at each of the first three mile markers, and then running all of the second half except up the hill. I took advantage of the nice day and southeasterly breeze. Surprised that more people didn't do the same.

Two Too

Did another round with the punching bag today and then ran 2 miles. Today I got smarter and wore my socks and shoes (usually I do it barefoot) while I made the punching bag cry, and then I was right out the door. Another good run, and feeling better as the week goes along.

Fall is in the Air

Not really. It's only July. But 90 degrees today with lower humidity, as opposed to 99 degrees and a heat index over 110, really did feel a lot different. I ran my 6-mile route and chose to walk at the end of each of the first three miles. I decided early on that if I felt okay at the halfway point I would run back all the way (except for the big hill) without stopping, and that's what I did. Overall a really good run, lots of thoughts running through my head mostly about work, but good for the body and mind both.

Short Monday

Yesterday I decided to kickstart some fitness (and maybe a little weight loss) with a punching bag workout and then 2 miles. Felt like I ran faster than normal. Probably because I deliberately chose a flatter route to the west than my normal one to the east. Overall it felt good and hopefully a nice beginning to better living.

Another Sweaty Run

I went out yesterday morning, hoping that the marginally reduced temperature would be helpful. Not so much. Friday had seen humidity below 50% but again, not so on Saturday morning. I went 6 miles and could tell by the amount of sweat after the first half-mile that my hopes for lower humidity were not to be. I walked at each mile marker until mile four, and then every half-mile after that. I feel good, though, that I'm getting out and exercising even in the heat. As I explained to a friend, I'm not training for anything and have learned that walking is okay in this type of weather. I wish I'd been able to run on Thursday but between work and going to a concert it just didn't happen. This week should get me back on track.

Scorcher

Depending on what web site you checked it was either 101, 98, or 95 degrees when I headed out. Regardless, the heat index was well above 100. I went 6 miles, and did a lot of walking. I ran the first mile, then every half mile after that, until the fifth mile where I walked a good portion of it. Then I ran probably 3/4 of the last mile. I sweated a lot, but hey, if I didn't that would be a problem. The walking helped me keep my heart rate and core temperature manageable.

Routine

Was out of town this week on a business trip and today's run should be the start of getting back into my regular routine. I went 6 miles with a walk at each marker, just like usual. The temperature was in the mid 70s when I started and seemed to rise quickly, with humidity included. Overall it was a good run and it will be nice to (hopefully) be uninterrupted for a while on my normal days.

Saturday Morning's All Right for Running

Got up and out the door by a little after eight this morning. I figured the humidity couldn't be much higher in the morning than it is in the evening these days, and I was right. The marginally cooler temperature was nice, as was the shade from the trees on the east side of the route. I went 7 miles, with a walk at each mile marker for a minute, and two minutes each at miles 5 and 6. Got in some good sweat and glad to be running with no restrictions other than the weather.

Back from the Beach

Spent the last couple of days at the beach in Florida, and several before that in Atlanta. Back home for Independence Day and back to working out, which I didn't even attempt to do while away since there was too much going on. This is normal Texas weather, with morning temperature in the mid 80s and heat index in the 90s. I ran 6 miles on my regular route with a walk at every mile marker. Lots of sweat in all the humidity, but was also glad to see plenty of other people out on this holiday. Considering it's been about ten days since my last run I can say that it went pretty well and I'm pleased to be back at it.