I was all set to run a 10 mile progression run - start out slowly, finish faster. I failed at picking up the pace, but I did complete the 10 miles. : ) The humidity rose from 80 to 86 and the temperature was around 80°. My fastest miles were miles 1 and 6. Ugh!
I guess I should stick to the flat trail or the treadmill in my air-conditioned house the next time I care about my splits. Either that, or just be glad for the hard workout that will prepare me for a race with very easy hills. Very easy!
If I'd run inside, though, I would have missed the rain. It rained the last two miles of my run. I liked the rainy smell and seeing that a lot of people just kept running even in the rain.
And now my long run of the week is done and I've rewarded myself already - half of a cupcake. I ate the first half Saturday and saved the rest just for today. (Follow @Sprinkles on Twitter for free cupcakes!)
And since I'm not quite done talking about our recent vacation to Hawaii, how about a fish picture? Snorkeling was one of the best things I did while on vacation in Hawaii - right up there with running the Kona Marathon. It was a little hard to aim the disposable camera and swim at the same time, but I'm glad that my husband shot this one of my favorite fish - it's bright pink, blue and green.
Awesome pictures of both the fish AND the cupcake - though I'm drooling more over the cupcake. I also enjoy running in the rain. I'll even say I enjoy running in the snow - I get a kick out of watching driversby taking a second look at me. I wonder what they're saying....hee.
ReplyDeletegreat job on the 10 miles! mmmm, cupcakes.
ReplyDeleteI love running in the rain! We've had so little of it lately, but I'm thinking about heading home and putting on my running shoes :)
ReplyDeleteYou must have amazing will power to only eat HALF a cupcake and save the rest till later. I need about three before I'm satisfied - which is why I never buy them!
ReplyDeleteWell done on churning out that ten miler in hot conditions.
The smell of rain when running is one of the best feelings! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty sure I could never eat just half a cupcake...
ReplyDeleteCool pic!
ReplyDeleteGood job on the 10 -- that heat and humidity is TOUGH. It might not have been the run you wanted but you got it done!
Great job! I love running in the rain...especially when it's hot outside!
ReplyDeleteI would never have the will power to eat half a cupcake.
ReplyDeleteRunning I the rain is the best! When it happened during your run - I can never get the courage to head OUT when it's raining! Y'all have the worst humidity...it sure makes itbhard to breathe AND to speed up. Give yourself a break - you're running in Houston in Summer! That automatically makes you a rockstar!
ReplyDeleteI would have never been able to resist eating the whole cupcake. Not a chance.
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