Tag: summer

It’s Always Darkest Before Dawn…

Where did the summer go? Where did the early morning sun go? I was up at 5:45am to run at 6am, and despite my recent aversion to the treadmill, I had to get on it and go. It was DARK. Like middle of the night dark. And foggy. And a little bit creepy out. I decided that I’m no Kimijoy and don’t run outside, in the dark, in the middle of the night! Although she makes it look easy!

So today’s run was pretty good…despite being on the treadmill. 4 miles, 11:05 pace. No walking. Just running. And…I’m down another pound! 152lbs today! I’m aiming for 147.5 lbs. If I get there, then I’ve lost half my body weight. We shall see if I can get there. My body appears to be determined to hold onto the last few pounds.

Anywho, have a great day friends!

It’s Africa Hot outside…And I’m not Kenyan.

When I got off work last night t 10:30 it was 90 degrees with a heat index of 103 degrees. I kid you not! Today, when I went running around 8am it was already 80 degrees outside, but the humidity wasn’t as bad, so I set out on my run.

It took all I had inside of me to do it, but I pounded out 5 miles on the pavement. I’m not too please with the pace time, because I had to walk so much due to the heat and sun, my pace went from 9:30 minute miles to an overall ending pace of 11:58 per mile. Grrr. Oh well. I’m just working on getting faster and stronger, right?

And there is just something about running outside in the summer. Maybe its that I know that the cold weather and snow will come eventually and I will be stuck inside on the treadmill wishing for the warmth of the summer sun on my face, and a cool breeze blowing through my hair. So, even though I struggle during the heat and humidity, I’m going to enjoy it and savor every moment!

I’m about to hit the pool for a little R&R before I have to get ready for the day.

Have a good one friends!

Everybody complains about the weather but nobody does anything about it.

Mark Twain

You know what? It’s hot out. But it’s summertime, it’s July and I’m in Nebraska. And winter sucks. So I’m going to stop complaining about the weather and enjoy it. Because summer will end, time marches on, leaves change colors, days will get shorter and I will long for the warmth of the hot summer sun on my face.

So I’m embracing the heat and all it has to offer…hot sunny days, warm summer nights, afternoons spent in the pool, sticky sweet summery drinks. Sundresses, flowers, a warm, gentle breeze, the smell of sunscreen and freshly cut grass. 

Happy Summer friends!