Running update

Sigh. I am not one of those people who gets in their best shape during the summer. I hate being hot, which means running in the summer isn't so much fun for me. In fact, it's pretty miserable.

All first semester and most of second semester I ran at 5 a.m. because it was my only time of the day when I could run. I kind of liked it, too, because I listened to the same NPR show that I used to listen to when I lived in Boston (shout-out to Renee Montaigne and Steve Insteep). It was my only time to listen to the news and connect to the world outside the law school bubble. And, it always feels GREAT to get your run and shower over with by 6:30 a.m. You know, just neatly tuck it out of the way for the day while the city is quiet and feels empty.

So, I'm trying to get myself back in the routine of getting up at 5 to run before it gets hot. It's generally probably a good idea since the afternoon is iffy with thunderstorms and tornadoes. I'm struggling! Why do things (or little Carrie bodies) at rest want to stay at rest? Why is my bed just so comfy?

(I've also been trying to work out this siatica/piriformis syndrome thing, which is extremely uncomfortable off and on.) I got to yoga 2x, bike a bunch and even made it to the community pool for a dip on Monday evening. So, here's last week, for what it's worth:

Sunday - 9 along highline. Too hot, not so much fun.
Monday - 7 at 5 a.m. before yoga/class/work
Tuesday - off
Wednesday - 7 at 5 a.m. before yoga/class/work
Thursday - Woo ! Got up and out early to go to my favorite trail, White Ranch Park, out in Golden, CO. I was so miserably tight after Wednesday I wanted a looong uphill to stretch out my hamstring. 13.
Friday - 5.5 at 6 a.m.
Saturday - lazy bum.

Total: 42

Keep on keepin' on.