In the middle of summer there’s a lot of bellyaching about the weather. It’s so hot.
Waaaahhhhhhh!!!!!!
I’ve usually been able to go with the flow with no issues. Last summer I was running in the middle of the day during lunch. Low to mid-90s were the norm.While it would be hot, there was a huge element of satisfaction after the runs.
This summer I’ve transitioned back to being a morning runner. Generally, the temperatures haven’t been so bad. Besides a few nights that didn’t escape the 80s, it’s been in the low to mid-70s for my runs.
But damn … the humidity at 6:30 a.m. this summer is a new experience for me. I don’t know if this summer is more humid than average, but I feel like I should just take a bar of soap with me and go ahead and clean myself in my own sweat.
There’s been an odd satisfaction when I finish each run, but for the past week or so I am drained at the end of the day. I’m finding myself taking a look at how I’m hydrating and whether or not I’m doing enough. Nutrition wise I think I need to examine things a bit closer to make sure I’m not missing something.
Next time you hear someone say “It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity,” they’re right.
How much summer is left? Waaaahhhhhhh!!!!!!
Real David H. 
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