Goal weight: 185 lbs.
Today’s weight: 195.6 lbs.
Today is sponsored by the number six: I ran six miles and sweated off six pounds. Good Lord it was muggy this morning — I say muggy, not humid, because I feel like I was mugged. I started before 5 a.m. and ran the neighborhood next to mine (less hills — although plenty hilly). I had a dog come after me — not good. And I saw a doe run right in front of me — very good. My heart rate was up yet again — I think it was because of the heat and the humidity (the heat index was 82 at 4:30 a.m). The good news is that a cold front will blow through by the end of the week, bringing cooler temperatures.
So enough of me whining about it being hot. I had a pretty good run otherwise. And it was good considering how poorly my run went on Saturday. The good news (if there is any) is that I talked to a friend of mine who is an amazing runner. And he struggled on Saturday, too. It’s not good that he struggled, but I at least feel an ounce of relief that I wasn’t the only one who wishes to get that run out of their memory.
Like I said, my heart rate was up. But I got a strong workout. I ran for about an hour and my heart rate was in the 150 to 185 range. My heart felt it this morning. The only downside is that it took me about 2 hours to stop sweating. Did I mention it was hot today?
I’m ready for fall. I really am.