tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2134017182389096533.post5169746604023748701..comments2020-11-26T17:50:44.364-06:00Comments on Feels Like Flying: The Days We MissRosiecat24http://www.blogger.com/profile/07219527037186545061noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2134017182389096533.post-46029876274581699532011-05-03T16:33:43.940-05:002011-05-03T16:33:43.940-05:00OK, yes! I am feeling motivated to do this mornin...OK, yes! I am feeling motivated to do this morning thing. Will you and Kate be my support group? :-) Honestly, I am baffled by the idea of running all summer long in Texas, but I hate the treadmill and would love to spend less time on a machine and more time outside.<br /><br />Yes, let's do this thing.Rosiecat24https://www.blogger.com/profile/07219527037186545061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2134017182389096533.post-88474566130332930282011-05-02T08:44:47.085-05:002011-05-02T08:44:47.085-05:00I second Kate - morning running is the way to go! ...I second Kate - morning running is the way to go! Your body temperature is also lower when you first wake up, and that definitely makes a difference. <br /><br />I run all summer long and since I'm also in Texas, I can relate to your worries and woes. In the summer months, I don't focus on speed at all. I just accept that my pace will be 2-3 minutes slower than it is in the cooler months. I drink TONS of water when I run. I go shorter distances, hardly ever running more than an hour at a time. And I cross train like crazy - biking is great in the summer and yoga is always my favorite thing to do (besides running!). <br /><br />But mostly: mornings! If you can transform yourself into a morning runner, you'll definitely be able to show Texas who's boss!Chrissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07392552248911691182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2134017182389096533.post-62273022025026371632011-05-01T23:06:56.464-05:002011-05-01T23:06:56.464-05:00Thanks for all the great tips, Kate! It's my ...Thanks for all the great tips, Kate! It's my dream to become a morning runner, though I know it may remain just a dream...but some mornings, even in the hot months, are almost pleasant! So it seems like it would be worth the effort to get up early 1-2x a week to run.<br /><br />The water trick is a good one. I love coming across sprinklers when running in hot weather for the same reason (and seriously, who doesn't love running through sprinklers?)!<br /><br />I bet Alabama and Texas are pretty similar in weather--hot and humid, hurray! Good luck to you too with your warm-weather training :-)Rosiecat24https://www.blogger.com/profile/07219527037186545061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2134017182389096533.post-28729126436367361562011-04-30T10:12:51.305-05:002011-04-30T10:12:51.305-05:00Here's what I do in the summer:
- run early i...Here's what I do in the summer:<br /><br />- run early in the morning whenever possible. It's cooler in the morning than the evening, usually, because in the AM it hasn't heated up yet, but in the PM it hasn't yet cooled off. This can vary, of course, but holds true most of the time here.<br /><br />- use the treadmill if it's too unbearable or if the morning/evening hours won't work.<br /><br />- carry water, drink frequently, dump on head as needed.<br /><br />- slow the pace and/or take walking breaks as needed. This is especially helpful as you get acclimated. Later you can get back up to speed. <br /><br />- if you have the option, choose shady routes or cross to the shady side of the street. If you have a wooded park or shady trails, now is a great time to make use of them.<br /><br />Good luck with your Texas spring and summer running! I'm sure it has got to be at least as bad as Alabama!Katehttp://kateo.orgnoreply@blogger.com