When to run?

If all things were equal, I think that I would much prefer to run at sunset.  The humidity is down, the sun is not as powerful, and it is just more pleasant in my opinion.  But then you risk storms.  Today, I went around 7:00PM.  The weather was actually okay, especially with a bit of a cool breeze.  But the whole time there were mounting clouds and I got concerned that there would be a storm (there wasn't).

The morning run/evening run dilemma is just yet another one of the challenges posed by Florida.  There are only very small windows when you can run (early morning or before sunset).  I guess I could run at night, but it would make me nervous.  There are not always sidewalks or streetlights, not to mention that there are very few people outside.  When I was in Boston a few weeks ago, I realized that I was surprised to see people out at night.  It makes me more nervous to think that I would be out on my own at night, so I generally take a pass.

Undoubtedly, the highlight of today's run was coming back and passing the small pond.  There was an alligator that had surfaced and he was sitting there like he owned the place.  Actually, he does own the place, so more power to him.  Another good reason not to run at night: every so often, you do hear of a runner being attacked by an alligator.  No need for that.

Today I booked my massage for mid-September and ordered two new sports bras.  Can you tell that payday was yesterday?  Tomorrow I plan to go find some new shoes.  The old ones are definitely worn and I can feel some slight stiffness in my knee, which is the sign that new shoes are needed.  I hope I can find pretty ones!