Craving Satisfied!

I've been craving long runs! Angie & I ran 8 last weekend which was still tough as we were still on recovery mode from the marathon and it was hilly but 8 no longer feels like a "long" run!  The temps are on the rise and certainly affecting our runs so that adds a dynamic of challenge now!  Normally I would complain about the heat as I hate really hot weather but I'm just happy that the heat held off for our Marathon and we had a cool day.  Also, I have daily interaction with some fine folks in Arizona for work and when they are hitting 120* and having to continue functioning I don't really think I have the right to complain! I'll keep it to a minimum!  And I'll also save my business trips for the fall and spring!

I got out for a great 12 miles today! I tried to be on the road by 6 am since it's hot & humid today . . . I wasn't too late . . . .6:10 start!  I don't know the exact temp when I started but it got pretty darn warm by the time I finished! I averaged a 9:35 pace which I was thrilled about since I have not had a lot of warm weather running yet!  My  long run craving is satisfied . . . .for the next 6 days anyway!

Today while I was out pounding the pavement I noticed a lot of people out running!  I was excited to see so many crazies like myself pushing through the warm weather & enjoying a good workout!! Then I got to thinking . . . . .where are all these people when it's cold out?  I never see that many out in January when I have I ice cycles on my eye lashes and snot running down my face!!! Here in the Midwest you either run through ALL conditions and temperatures or you wait for the perfect weather and only get out about 11 days per year!  I like to think us "Midwestern" runners are bad-ass!!

I also noticed a few running groups together and it really made me miss my BRB (best running buddy) Angie who is up north with family. . . . . .I absolutely love our long runs together & can't wait for 15 next Saturday!  I think it's safe to say I'm a full blown addict!  Some people say "I'm don't know why you run so much!"  . . . My response "I don't know why you don't!"  Until they experience that high. . . .they won't . . . SonI keep trying to recruit more people to enjoy this amazing hobby! I hardly ever talk about running (wink wink) but when I do . . . I try to get other people just as excited as me!

~Brooke~