It’s hot out there, kids.
I’m not saying this to state the obvious. I’m saying this as a warning to those of you who may hit the lakefront (or any popular running path) to run during peak times.
The body odor out there is horrendous.
You’ve been warned. And you’re welcome.
I waited way too long to run outside on Sunday morning. After a low key Saturday night, I was feeling decently energetic. Which was good. Because here I am, supposedly in training for the Chicago Half Marathon at the beginning of September, and I haven’t done a long run over 5 miles.
Yesterday should have been 6. But I topped out again at 5. Again.
It was all going well until the lakefront. Should have stayed under the shade of the trees in the neighborhood. There was still a breeze, but I was running in the sun on the blacktop. It was too much. Drained, I cut into the neighborhoods again. But it was too late. 5 it was.
I’m ok with that. With not having to work on the 4th of July, I get a chance to redeem myself in the middle of the week. Huzzah!
This is ideal. Training really needs to be stepped up.
Because now there’s not just one long race in my future.
There’s two.
I was approached with the honor of being a race embassador for the Zooma Women’s Race Series and will be running the Great Lakes Half Marathon for them!
I’m really excited about a chance to run one last long race before the winter yuckiness sets in. And I’ve never been to Lake Geneva- so it’ll be a fun little trip into Wisconsin. I’m so well-traveled…
Anyway, expect me to talk a wee bit more about getting in shape for a *hopefully* new personal record this fall.
Also, if you’re in the midwest area, or you just feel the need for a trip to Lake Geneva this fall, you may want to take a gander at the Zooma Great Lakes Half Marathon (and 5k!!!).
If the thrill of finishing a big race isn’t enough, there is a specially designed finisher’s necklace and massage that await you after the finish line.
Jewelry and spa time. Now THAT is how you run a women’s race series.
As an ambassador, I get to pass on savings to YOU. If you decide to run this race, you can get $10 off the half marathon or $5 off the 5k by using the promo “GLAMB1″ when you register. Fabulous!
So let’s hit the pavement.
Just make sure to hydrate first. And maybe throw on some extra deodorant.
Happy Monday!
Filed under: Race Randomness Tagged: | fitness, half marathon, half marathon training, lakefront running, running, running motivation, Zooma ambassador, Zooma Great Lakes Half Marathon, Zooma Women's Series
I’m not surprised they asked you to be an ambassador. You’re just so darn motivating.
Now good luck motivating yourself! I’m sure you’ll do great.
Kudos for getting 5 miles in yesterday – the heat here is unbearable. And congrats on your race ambassadorship! (Is that a word? I think I just made it up…) I love Lake Geneva and it holds a special place in my heart as it was the first place I ran 26.2.
Very cool. I’ve read about that race series – sounds fun.
I ran 4 miles at Noon yesterday – in the hot sun. Crazy!
Very cool!!! Congrats – that’s quite an honor.
Lake Geneva is soooo pretty. I give you props for running any miles outdoors in this heat.
You are dedicated my friend. Running outside right now would kill me. I about passed out in the non-AC yoga studio yesterday, if that is any indication of my abilities in the heat…
Good luck training for both races!
Where do you get your running motivation? Because I lost mine years ago. (Truth: I’m not actually looking for it.)
There’s nothing like a great beach day muddled with the scent of BO ;-P
That run location looks unbelievable!
Haha my deodorant melted in the car DURING our road trip on Saturday. But don’t worry, it was immediately replaced!
Ew. Stinky runners on the Lakefront? You just motivated me to stay curled up in bed a little longer.
I’m impressed that you made it out to run at all yesterday- the heat and humidity have been brutal! It’s definitely a good week to double up on deodorant.
If I wasn’t going to Dallas to see Madonna (finally!), I would have totally flown up there to do the Zooma with you. I heart Lake Geneva!
Even though it hasn’t really turned to summer here yet, I’m not that upset about it since it is soooo hot everywhere else. Yuck.
It is hot everywhere! I feel your pain. Of course I’m not running in the heat as much as hiding out in the AC…but still.
Secret is my secret. I can’t recommend it enough.
I can only imagine what the smell is like out there with this crazy heat. Ew. Actually, I don’t want to imagine it…
Congrats on becoming an ambassador! Lake Geneva is fabulous, I try to make it out there at least once a year.
congrats! what an honor!
So excited we get to be Ambassadors together! Maybe we will even run a bit together
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