Wanna Beasts Run #8

[Mindy Crawford]

Hey Gang!

Just touching base before our little run tomorrow out in Durham.  It will be a good 8 miler with our Magic Miler included.  Our Magic Mile (http://www.jeffgalloway.com/training/magic-mile/)  is used to predict what we can run for longer distances.  It is also a great indicator of what pace group we should be running with for our training this summer.  

I have always quit for the summer season. I will be the first person to tell you that I HATE to be hot.  But this summer, with the loving guidance of Ron, here I am running (or swimming) through the heat and humidity with you guys.  And finding that I am having to do things a lot differently from how I prepare for my runs, the pace I run, and ensuring I get my weekly runs in to name a few.  

Today, I want you to give yourself credit for not quitting!  YEAH!  You are here and running each weekend and throughout the week.  Also, give yourself grace.  What I am learning is that the pace I was running just a few short weeks ago, i cannot run when it is 90 degrees and 98% humidity.  Give yourself the grace to do what you need to do to take care of you.  

I say all that because I want each of us to get all that we can get from each run.  If you are finding yourself struggling with the pace because of the heat, or because you didn't get your weekly runs in (which...you maaaaay have slid by during the winter season not running them...but there will be NO WAY you can do that and expect to run long in this heat...but I digress...), give yourself credit and grace and check out the other pace groups that will meet your needs for this summer.  If you find yourself consistently struggling, consider running with the KewlRunners.  They are an AMAZINGLY friendly group and would love to have anyone that would like to not die in the heat and just take the pace a little easier in the heat. 

See you in the morning!  

Mindy & Your Wanna Beasts Leaders

Run #8

When: Saturday, July 25^th, 2015, 6:30 AM

What: 8 miles with Magic Mile 

Where: Fleet Feet Sports - Durham

6807 Fayetteville Road Suite 105

Durham, NC 27713

919.316-1172

http://www.fleetfeetcarrboro.com/about/directions/durham-store

 

Map  http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6377188