Basics

Some of the best workouts I've had lately have been on the hills of my college campus. My dad started walking campus after a whole lot of prodding, reverse psychology, begging, etc. a year or so ago, and he's loved it ever since. The track is great, but so many opportunities lie within those hills- both for scenery and for fitness. This man has been known to legitimately walk a 10:44 mile in competition-- it's amazing the muscles you use working out with him, compared to what you use during the same running workout. The humidity has finally dropped off here, so hopefully it'll make for some more comfortable cardio sessions. Until next time...

Moving right along...

Ever have one of those days? I've had one of those months... My running has been quick and to the point. A grandmother with cancer, a full house for 5 days, medicine by day, everything under the sun at night... it's been crazy, but it's been great. It's rained so much here that you get out when you can, do the best that you can, and chalk it up to mother nature. I enjoy running in the rain, but this summer is much different than what we're used to. Our family's 4th of July tradition of running/walking a race together took place again this year, on the hottest, most humid morning 4th of July I can remember. I started out at a nice 7:50 pace, and held for about a mile or so....and then not so much. I chose to back off to a light jog, as breathing became difficult. I still finished in under 30 minutes, which was not horrible considering the circumstances. I enjoyed a beautiful Saturday morning run this past weekend. Call it bridal jitters, but I can't imagine having started my wedding day out, any other way! The release, the peace, the 'make it what you want it,' feel of running, is what makes the sport so very sweet.