When I got home from work last night the sky was a dark gray-black and the first blast of hail had already been through. My wife’s only comment was that I should hurry up and run before the next storm wave come through.
As I slipped outside for my run the first rain drops began to fall. I warmed up the first kilometer then, then picked up the tempo to about 5:30/K (8:51/M) as I took off over the windy fields. After about 20 minutes I approached the woodline of the forest that I pass through and the rail soon turned to a pelting hail. I headed for a thicker portion of the forest and kept the pace up. By the time I finished around 10K at this tempo the hail had turned to snow, then rain, and finally quit altogether. I slowed my paced down to a comfortable 6:00/K (9:39/M) and headed home. By the time I reached the house after around an hour and half of running the sun was shining brightly! What’s up with that?
Tonight I have weight training on the schedule, the first time in quite a long time. I want to start up slowly and gradually get back into a routine. I also need to try to get to the swimming pool this week, I have been neglecting that as well. I am discovering that it is hard to keep my focus this year due to several distractions in life, not the least being my wife’s continuing job search. It’s probably better that I don’t try a 100K at the moment, I don’t think I have the mental toughness that I would need.
Jack,
Your wife should search here in WA - because you are already experiencing our weather! I think you are holding up very well with all the distractions - you are certainly logging the miles on the roads and trails anyway. Keep it going - you know it helps with the stress!
Jack, thanks for the comment, and I loved the pictures on your posts. Those small houses have individuality - something US houses miss. Enjoy!