The Heat is On

Well I was just thinking about my adventure running outside this winter. I loved it! I hate the cold but running in the snow and cold was great! I discovered Yak Trax which made running on the slippery roads so much easier. This past winter was the first that I have even attempted to run outside. I was hoping to keep up with running through the winter and just hate being inside on the treadmill.

Well fast forward and now we are in late May. What a difference running is. I ran outside with the Grand Rapids Trail Runners at Seidman Park this past Sunday. It was mid-80s and VERY humid. WOW! This was a workout with much effort exerted. I thought I might die in the humidity. It makes breathing so much more difficult. I also ran outside on Monday. I am happy for the warmer temps but it is making running much more of an effort than it had been this winter.

So I am wondering what these summer races will have in store. I want to continue to improve on times but am not sure I will be able to in the the heat. I will definitely trudge forward with my friends at my side BUT. . . I am not sure how much I will like it.