Suffering and Training Smart

This morning, Iowa showed just what August could be made of. 71 degrees at 6 am, 72 for the dew point and 90% humidity. EEEESSSSHHHH. And as a result of a storm canceling our run Saturday, we had to be brave and give it what we had.

So, my brave and amazing running partners and I sucked it up and put in some miles. We struggled-I can think of no other time I've complained while running (EVER). I really disliked it (because, as Emma will tell you "hate is a word we do not say in this house."), and for me to say that is something. I love to run. It is in my blood. I love running with those that I love-they make it awesome. Travis and I (along with Carol and Stephanie, Loren and Cathy) suffered together. We had a goal of 16, but stopped at 10. Which brings me to….

Training smart. To push when the heat index is insane is never a good idea. I learned this lesson the hard way during Dam to Dam (quite a fun story about extended tachycardia there). This time, I decided to both slow down and stop early. The extra miles were not worth potentially causing harm to my body. And my body was gracious enough to tell me it had truly had enough for the day. Listen to your bodies, they are wise more than we are capable of understanding.

So, that brings us to the next week of running. I will make it up next week, and carry on down the dusty path of marathon training. I know I say it a million times, but I could never say it enough-surround yourself with great people who like to torture themselves in the same way that you do, and you'll be amazed at how far you can push one another.

Have a blessed Sunday,

Kara

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