Morning Person

Well, apparently I have become one of those people who goes running before sunrise. Never saw that one coming. But really, it's the only way to run outside in Phoenix right now. It's still too hot at 10:00 p.m. The low at night is just under 90 degrees, so before sunrise is the coolest time. And it wasn't so bad, watching a beautiful sunrise while I slowly jogged a very short distance. I will be happy when I can regularly run 3 miles at a time.

I started Weight Watchers again yesterday, too. I have 35 pounds to lose, but I'd even be happy with 25. I'm hoping that the running will speed up the weight loss this time around. I'm really unhappy right now. I had to buy some cheap work clothes the next size up, and my friends want to set me up on dates, but I can't meet anyone when I look like this. It feels good to be doing something about it.

All Is Not Lost

Today was my first run since Memorial Day. It was ugly, but not quite as bad as I thought it was going to be. I only did one mile! But that was better than I expected... I was afraid I'd have to start over on Week 1, Day 1 of Couch to 5k. Hopefully I'll be able to work my way back up to 3 miles soon.

I'm going to have to adjust to running here. It can still be 100 degrees at 10:00 at night, so the best time of the day to run is right before sunrise. I hate running in the morning, but I'll just have to suck it up. It was only in the 80's when I went out this morning, but the sun felt really hot. I'm also going to have to be a lot more careful about staying hydrated.

Despite all that, I'm so glad I ran. I got really out of shape this summer, but I'm going to get back on track. I have two things to train for. Sadly, the Tinkerbell Half Marathon filled up already, but the Rock and Roll Half is here in Phoenix that same weekend, so I'm considering doing that. And in November, I'm doing the Summit Challenge with Kristin: 12 hours, 7 peaks, 26 miles.

It's good to be back!