I beat the training yesterday – it did not beat me! In the morning, I rode:
- 11.38 miles
- 1:07:13
- 5:40 am
- 77 degrees/84% humidity/clear
- down the highway with Richard
In the evening, I ran:
- 4.17 miles
- 58:59
- 7:36 pm
- 88 degrees/77% humidity/clear
I feel like I beat the training, because I trained at just the right times. I know 77 degrees at 5:40 am is ridiculous, but it felt really nice. The high yesterday was 98 with a heat index of 106, so I did outsmart Mother Nature.
While running around my house, it seems like it never fails that there is a huge hill right when the running interval comes around. Then, I find myself walking down the hill. I met my running friend at the community walking track last night, which is absolutely flat. I really enjoyed running without timing the hills and watching for dogs and rocks, etc.. The temperature had also returned to a good level, with the sun just going behind the trees. I find that I can handle heat a lot better without the sun right on me.
So, all together, it was a really good day. Tonight we are going to Amanda’s house for our little girl’s running group and making homemade salsa and chips (really homemade, with fresh grown tomatoes). I can hardly wait!
