I felt like I was going to die! Why did I wait until it was so bloody hot outside to go for a run. I finally got up my nerve to take my running off the treadmill into the outside world and I picked the hottest part of the morning to do it!
Oh well.........I did it!!!!!!! It was incredibly difficult until the final 5 minutes and then it felt easier somehow. Perhaps it was knowing I was getting closer to home, or knowing I had to keep up my energy for my dog to keep going too. Tomorrow I will go much earlier before it's this hot!
Running outside is very different than running on my treadmill in the air conditioned basement. The pavement doesn't have the give of the treadmill and there's no TV to keep my mind occupied on something other than how much my lungs are struggling to take in enough oxygen. The heat felt unbearable at times and it was during those moments we walked.
I have my ipod shuffle but couldn't find a song that could lift me up to a higher energy. Maybe next time I'll just listen to my feet pounding the pavement and Ruby panting. It might be easier to maintain a running and breathing rhythm if I start without music for now.
If anyone on this blog site wants to join me, I'd love to read about your training experience too!!
So that's it. I have to stretch if I want to be able to walk later today and tomorrow! I certainly hope Day 3 is easier than today.
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