That's better!

For some unknown reason, this morning's run was significantly better than Sunday's.  Perhaps it was because it was only half the distance (4 miles with some running up 'hills').  Perhaps it was because there was a 5 mph breeze from the ENE to alleviate the icky.  But mostly I think that it was because the RealFeel temperature was in the low 90s instead of the upper 90s/low 100s.  I was concerned yesterday because initial forecasts were saying that the high today would be 96F, which is freaking hot for Florida.  However, it appears that this has been revised to a much more tolerable 93F.  And I am not exactly chomping at the bit to go in Sunday conditions again any time soon.  Or ever, if possible.

It was still sweaty, though.  I could not believe just how much so when I looked in the mirror upon my return.  Despite this, I did have a little more spring in my step and even felt pretty good at the end.  My time was also around 2 minutes faster per mile than Sunday.  This weather, I swear.  It's insane!

Today is an exciting day as well because I am getting a massage.  Hurray!  I go to a place on the other side of town called Carrollwood Massage Therapy that does an excellent job.  I wish that I could go more often, but my plan is to try and get a massage once a month during the training.  Between that and football being back, this week is getting better, post-Sunday run!