Just finished my first 10-miler in about two years. I started at 6 a.m. from the church parking lot. I planned to run 6 miles and then meet up with three other friends to do four miles – and church was close to our meeting spot.
The first mile on the dark, lamplit street was wonderful. So still and so quiet. But when I turned north, the slight breeze that had been whisking away the sweat suddenly stopped – it was blowing north as well. And the overpowering humidity hit me.
At about mile 3, I checked my watch and realized I needed to pick up the pace if I wanted to meet the girls at mile 6. So I did. Thankfully, it coincided with a turn south and the breeze was back in my face.
The four miles with the girls went so fast. Good company makes such a big difference! By the time we got back to Shelly’s house, I only had a half mile left to get back to my car. I grabbed the gatorade I had stashed there and the run was done.
Besides the sweltering heat and humidity, the run was noneventful. And I’m very happy to have it done with for the day and its only 8 a.m.! Plus, I feel confident the half marathon will be no problem…at least to finish!
