LOVE
-Endurance built up from running when it's difficult to breathe - I mean really...when cool fall weather hits, I feel like I can run super fast! Ok, maybe not but you know what I mean.
-Sweating - You know sometimes you just need to run and work up a good sweat? It feels oddly cleansing!
-Summer storm showers that make afternoon runs a little cooler - Ah yes, so refreshing. Getting caught in a shower during a hot run is fun, too (unless you have a baby with you...whoops).
-Running through sprinklers or jumping in a swimming pool after a nice, hot run - It's so very refreshing!
-That feeling of accomplishment....like you just did something really hard core by going for a run in "feels like" temperatures of 100+ degrees. No, I don't recommend this.
-Longer daylight hours for late evening running.
HATE
-Heat. Yuck.
-Humidity. Double Yuck. Welcome to the south!
-Mosquitos - the official state bird of Louisiana (no, not really...it just seems like it around here)
-That feeling after a hard run that you might unload all of your stomach contents on the side of the road - Yeah, gross.
As I mentioned before, I'm surprised that my dislike list isn't longer than it is! Maybe I really DO enjoy running in the summer? Maybe.
Today's Tuesdays on the Run topic was hosted by Patty, Erika, & Marcia!
It just doesn't seem natural for me to use the TM during the summer. To me that is a winter running tool only..lol
ReplyDeleteI hear you! I'm thankful in the winter, we get very few days where it's too cold to run outside!
DeleteI'm with you on your Loves & Hates! Especially the heat and humidity part. JUST BLAHHHHH!
ReplyDeleteBUT -- say it with me: "Summer miles bring Fall smiles!":)
I LOVE that and haven't heard it put that way before! Thank you!!! :)
DeleteUg. What i hate about summer running is that it's summer 10 months out of the year here! january and february are the only cooler months to run in haha.
ReplyDeleteYes! Truth!!
Deleteyes I love running in the rain in the summertime. I am looking forward to that feeling of being faster in the fall
ReplyDeleteThat's one of the best parts!
DeleteI'm with you. The heat/humidity are a challenge but I adore the long daylight and the sense of accomplishment afterward.
ReplyDeleteYes!! That feeling of accomplishment is so nice!
DeleteI've been to Charleston and I think their state bird is the mosquito as well. Luckily Colorado doesn't have many bugs, but I have gotten bug bites on occasion, either here or Dallas.
ReplyDeleteToo funny! Glad y'all don't have any crazy hugs in Colorado!
DeleteThat's funny about the mosquito being the state bird! Knock on wood, I haven't seen (or felt) too many of those buggers yet...
ReplyDeleteThat's great! I'll cross my fingers it stays that way for you!! :)
DeleteI too have a love/hate relationship with summer running, but my love list is much, much, much longer than the hate list. I much prefer being hot and sweaty to layered up and cold.
ReplyDeleteRight! I couldn't agree more!
DeleteI think if I made a list of the reasons I don't like summer running, it would be extremely long, haha! But I try to deal with it the best that I can because in the big picture, it helps you get stronger!
ReplyDeleteThat's so true!!
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