After a summer of dry heat it was a welcome change to have a wet run in the rain. The downside was it was still pretty warm and the combination made for a muggy energy sapping run. Still it was really nice and I totally enjoyed myself. It’s funny, my shirt felt so heavy being soaked. I felt like I was carrying around a ton of bricks with me. The light was really cool looking, I forget how much I like the light on cloudy days especially in the morning.
My feet are feeling the effects of running too quickly after injury. They don’t feel so bad before and during my runs, which is probably one of the reasons I have been pushing it. But after they have been really achy. Nothing aspirin doesn’t cure, but it is definitely a reminder that I need to take it easy on these runs. My feet are probably saying don’t run at all, but the rest of my body says ahhh go for it.
The first rains of the summer usually have a crushing effect on our yard making everything sag under the weight of the water. It also made the trails I run on a little treacherous with fallen branches. I had to stop several times and toss branches off to the side and out of the way of the next runner. I feel an obligation to the trails I run on to make it better for the next runner both in terms of a clear path and picking up garbage (especially in the canyon). I draw the line at dog poop though. I just can’t see carrying plastic baggies with me on my run and stopping to pick up crap, that’s taking responsibility a little too far. Especially when it isn’t being reciprocated.
Ahh rain is so wonderful to run in.
Haven't had much of it here too hot and humid.We may get some at the end of the week.
I tried the cooling vest (the one you soak in water) its lighter weight than the ice pack vest, which I have one of those also.
I think because it was so humid and the vest doesn't fit quite right. (I'm about 106 lbs) I don't think it cooled me as much, but it was better than nothing with the humidity and heat.The vest with the ice packs is too heavy to run in!
My run was on hills which I've not done as much since my attack. I did three seperate quarter mile runs and felt ok, no tightness around my waist.I guess it's baby steps for me right now.I'll keep plugging through, , but I need to be smart about pushing myself…being an A type personality that I am.
The hubby's getting the basement cleared out to set up our weight machine and hopefully get a treadmill, but I love being outside running the most, it's freedom to me.
I'm looking forward to the fall.
Take it easy.
I like running outdoors as well. I have tried the treadmills at our community center, but it isn't the same. Treadmills are supposedly better on your knees, I guess they have more padding than the streets! I find I get a really good workout on them as the running is so consistent (also a downside!) but it does give me the opportunity to enjoy my music or whatever I am listening to.
I have always wondered about the weight of the icepack vests, it seems like it would add a good amount of weight. I guess you could look at that as a bonus to your workout! Sort of like extra large ankle weights.
I haven't been running the last several days as we had visitors and I was feeling lazy. I had planned to go this morning, but a poor night's sleep and (more) laziness prevented me. Soon, I say soon!