Summer is Here

The summer has been cool here in Chicago, but the heat is here in a big way now, just in time for the half marathon on Sunday.

I ran 6 miles today. It was darned humid out there. Was able to do the 8/1 interval for 3 miles, then to make it a bit easier on myself, I went to a 6/1 interval. I struggled a bit, but I did 6 miles. Hydration was the key. I am drinking Orange Ginger Nuun. Nuun is my favorite electrolyte product. Not heavy, not sweet...just right.

I did not carry music, but for some reason I had songs from Beauty and the Beast in my head. Go figure.

I have one more 6 mile run this week, then the Rock n' Roll Half on Sunday. Time to think about the pace and how I will run the race. Of course I will keep an eye on the weather and adjust as I need to.

I also need to figure where to have Mark meet me along the route. Time to look at the map and plan.

Charlie