humid. (pronounced hoooomid.)

Man it's was humid this morning! I was definitely sweating some major bullets and my hair was super curly by the time I finished. I even woke up early this morning and got up and ready to go run before 8. I am definitely going to have to start getting up even earlier. Although it wasn't very hot, thank goodness for that, it was certainly not the best weather to run in. I actually felt pretty good though considering. I do not like the humidity.

I starting out running right by my house so that I could get a few more miles so I wouldn't have to run up that hill coming home. Much rather run down it when I am fresh than run up it when I am tired. So I did the usual route, all the way over to Cleveland Park and back. I had already stopped for Bama to get water once, because I knew today was going to be a day she would need it because it was so humid, and by the time we got over to Cleveland  Park, I knew she needed some more. The first time she didn't really drink much or get her feet wet, even though I told her. So about half way back from the Park, she started running out in front of me trying to get to our "watering spot." I felt so bad because even though we were running along the river, it is such a steep drop that there was no way I was going to be able to let her get in the water. I'm also going to have to start bringing water on my runs. I've been thinking about getting one of those backpacks for Bama, that way I don't have to carry anything and it tires her out a little faster. But I don't think she would like that very much.

It was actually a very quiet morning and by the time I had gotten down to the falls from my house, I had probably only seen one or two people out, which is very  uncommon. And Bama was being a good runner today, so I actually had a little bit of time to really take in the beautiful surroundings. It was so peaceful with the sound of the water and the quiet air. I wish I could have stayed in that moment forever. I was very thankful I was able to enjoy it and for once really realized this is why I enjoy running. I was able to reflect on some things and just enjoy my run today. I get so caught up in trying to run, run, run, that I forget why I enjoy it and why I am doing this. So I felt very refreshed by the end, not to mention soaking wet!