I'm blasted by a wave of humidity and heat as I stepped outside of my apartment last week; DC humidity clings to your skin and envelops you in a heat blanket. My sunglasses fogged up and my body screamed, "go back inside!" Even at 7am, the temperature was 85 degrees.
HA! There was no way I was getting up to do my 5-mile run.
As I drifted off to sleep, I realized that the reason behind signing up for this 1/2 marathon was to push myself beyond my comfort zone. Out of bed it was.
Typically, I begin my runs by Union Station, and follow a path past the Senate Reflecting Pool and up the stairs to the Capitol building. From the Capitol, I make my way along the National Mall.
It's there that I see hundreds of tourists swarming the free museums, eating their ice creams and taking photos. This energy keeps me excited and distracted--helping me continue running even when all I want to do is stop.
Luckily, the 3-day heat advisory is over, and I'm feeling less like a fried lobster after my runs. This is my 4th week of intense physical training and I'm finally beginning to feel a difference.
I have a 6-mile run to complete this weekend: it's been at least six years since I've run one, so here goes nothing!
It helps that you have some gorgeous views while you're running. ;) Good luck with your run!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures! And I'm impressed by your energy to go on. :)
ReplyDeleteGood for you! I know how hard it is to get ourselves out of bed to run. It's too hot, cold, rainy, snowy, cloudy, windy, sunny. . .
ReplyDeleteThanks, Gusta!
ReplyDeleteIt does help! And thank you!
ReplyDeleteI used that excuse today...oops.... :)
ReplyDeleteWay to go Lauren! That's amazing and great that you pushed yourself to go not only so early but also through the heat wave! I want to start doing some training once I get to Australia and have a more steady schedule and you will definitely be a piece of my inspiration!
ReplyDeleteKeep it up!