So, I figured it's time to run a bit farther today. Off I trotted with my 2 littlest ones in the buggy. I decided to aim for 4.5 miles. I have done that much with the running buggy once before (since baby #5). That, however was with a significant break in the middle. I ran to the park, let Justice play for about 15-20 minutes, and ran back, totalling 4.5 miles. Other than that, all of my previous runs with buggy have been 3 milers.
Anywho, I took off intending to run the 4.5 all in one swoop. However, the heat got to me. (Heat is a MAJOR weakness for me. If anyone out there knows how to beat it, please tell me. My best solution so far is to carry a water bottle and squirt myself down every 5 minutes.) I only made it to 3 miles, and I wimped out. I did walk and extra .75 miles, if that counts for anything. Oh well, maybe next time.
It's amazing to me what a difference the heat or lack of it makes for me. When fall hits, and I get to start running in cool, crisp weather, it's like I'm a totally new runner. I LOVE it!!! (I hate when summer comes back around and all of a sudden I'm a snail.)
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i think you did awesome. heat is a major issue for me too. and i think that the point is to try your hardest to get to the next level, and no one can say you aren't trying hard! keep it up, babe!
I agree, I feel so much more sluggish in the summer....I like the idea of squirting yourself with a water bottle every so often! I'll have to try that....I'm trying to decide what to do once winter hits, I don't really want to run in the snow!
When I do heavy duty gardening I wet a hand towel and put it on the back of my neck. I re-wet it every 30 minutes or so.
Also, I have noticed I have to find ways for heat to "escape" since I don't sweat enough.
It helps to wear shorts, shorter socks (for when I wear tennis shoes, but I mostly wear sandals to let the heat escape out my feet). I also try to find the thinnest t-shirts, with the shortest sleeves (while still not showing anything).
I do take my shirt off for awhile when I first get in the house to cool off as quickly as possible.
I agree that you are doing an awesome job too!
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