Long and hot

My two words to describe today's run. I got through it, but walked a great deal more than usual. I've run in the summer for years, and just don't remember it being this warm this time of day, typically. I hope I'm not wrong about that. I felt pretty good at the end, just hot. Started having a bit of sciatic pain about mile 6 and got worried that I'd have to walk the entire rest of the way (not that I didn't walk the majority of it anyway), but it gradually went away. I can tell I was well hydrated. I've gone to the bathroom at least 20 times since I left the Park this morning.

Went to Cracker Barrel for lunch (used the restroom 4 times there) and I felt like I was pregnant (based on my food choices). I got chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes and fried eggs. I just wanted more protein and that sounded good. The waitress was very understanding, but no telling what she said about me back in the kitchen. Doesn't matter. I burned 1700 calories this morning, I can eat eggs with my chicken fried steak and potatoes if I want to. Dangit. Then had to shop for a suit for an interview this afternoon, and was dreading that. Went to Dillard's (and it's bathroom as well) and 40 minutes later, walked out with 2 suits. Check that off. One can be very efficient when one wants to go lie in her recliner. Going to a small cookout this evening with a potential flag football game, so I'm expecting to be VERY easy to catch. Kayaking tomorrow for XT, then sitting still. In the words of Sir John Guilgood, "it's what I live for." (from Arthur).

Cheers to Mandy and Kayra for blogging so quickly after the run --- I'm sitting in the recliner with my laptop relaxing before gearing up for my football game. I think I'll volunteer to be a blocker instead of a wide receiver. Or maybe quarterback. An immobile one, like Peyton.

Everyone did great today, no matter how you may feel about it. It was hot, and just being out there and completing 12 miles is a BIG DEAL. No matter the method, no matter the time it took, it is a BIG DEAL. Be very proud of yourselves, you earned it. Just think, next Saturday is merely 6 miles, a quickie. No prob!!