Sweaty Four

It rained, drizzled, and stormed on and off all day.  That's normal and expected for the Gulf Coast.  Lucky for me, the temperature dropped to about 80.  I thought to myself that this would be a fantastic opportunity to run outside.  What I didn't realize was how humid it was after the rain stopped!  Even though it was only 80 degrees, there was 80% humidity.  The air was so thick and hard to breath!  I ran four miles on a different course.  I love that I can run wherever I want and still know my exact mileage.  My Garmin is so much fun!  I also love that I can break down every detail and it automatically uploads it all to my computer.  It shows distance, time, average pace, average speed, max speed, calories, and ascent.  It also shows a map and graft of my run.

My overall pace was 8:36 min/mile.
1:  8:46
2:  8:42
3:  8:50
4:  8:06
Total ascent: 498 feet.  I knew my route was hilly!

By the time I got home I guzzled water and plopped down in the floor and stretched.  Sweaty doesn't quite cover how drenched I was.  Sweat was dripping off my hair, ears, chin, and nose.  Ew, gross.
This photo doesn't do it justice...

The heat, humidity, and hills better pay off!  I've been both mentally and physically preparing myself for training for Disney Marathon.  I've been working harder than ever.  I'm picking up my pace and crosstraining with core/strength workouts.  I know my training plan is going to be rough.  I start September 20.  It will be a lot tougher with a lot more miles each week.  But, I'm really excited about it! 

I will reach my goal, I will be fit, and I will have fun!

Bye friends,

Leah B.