Musings on an Early Morning Run

I recently took a trip to see family in San Antonio. I am Brainwashed & Broken enough that I can't take a weekend off without doing SOME FORM of workout, even when on vacation. I got up early and with most people still in bed, I hit the roads around my brother's house. Based on questions asked of another runner I came across, I estimate I put in about a mile and a half. Here is what I learned that day:

1. "May the road rise to meet you..." - great Irish blessing, not so much for a new runner. Abilene is FLAT, and while I have always known that San Antonio area wasn't, I am now PAINFULLY aware of the fact.

2. Another fact I know about San Antonio area vs Abilene that is now even more clear in my mind, it is far more humid there. Every time I slowed down to breathe, my sunglasses fogged.

3. When running in a non-loop path, ALWAYS remember not to run so far that you don't have the energy to get back. I was afraid I was going to have to text someone to come scrape me off the pavement.

It was a beautiful run. I have been really trying to get better at it. In 4 days, I will be participating in The Turkey Trot, a local 5k. The Mischief will be doing it together. Heaven help me, 3.1 miles! I have walked a couple of 5ks in the past. This will be the first time I try to run as much as I can. Look for that post soon, unless it kills me.