San Antonio Half: Week 3

Distance: 6.1 miles
Time: 1:12:00-ish (my iPod didn't record the run...I saw the timer briefly when I stopped)
Route: A. R. Teague Parkway

I know, I know. I didn't blog last week's run. Last week's run was pretty uneventful, and honestly, I just didn't feel like it. This week, however, is a new week and it's amazing how crazy it really was.

Monday was an interesting day. Mark started a new job on base and I found out that we lost one of the contracts at my work. My boss had once told me that if we were to lose any city contracts, then I may not have a job. Things really didn't get much better during the week. I learned that I pretty much have a job through the end of the year, but that my hours may start getting cut. Hey, a little bit is better than nothing, so I'm okay with that. I also discovered that I had a huge case of "Open Mouth/Insert Foot" on Facebook this week. I think I may need to wean myself off of that place. I'm on there way too much. I said things that hurt people and are not very characteristically me, thus creating unnecessary drama.

Needless to say, I was really looking forward to the long run this week. I know...6 miles really isn't all that long. I was very happy to have my running buddy back this week! It's been 3 months since we've run together! Unfortunately, the weather was not cooperating. The heat and humidity have been quite oppressive. The moment you step outside, it's like getting the life sucked right out of you. Before I went to sleep last night, Mark looked at the weather and said, "Man, I feel bad for your run tomorrow." I didn't think much about it and went to sleep. When I got to the parking lot this morning, the heat index was already 90 degrees. It was 5:30am for Pete's sake!! Jenn rolled up and off we went.

I went without tuneage this week and it was nice. Jenn and I chatted and caught up with each other the whole time. She had 7 on tap this morning and I only had 6. I'll catch up to her schedule next week. The humidity was so gross. We were both dripping by the end of our first mile. The sun wasn't even up and I was very happy that we started as early as we did. We both had to take a few walk breaks. I've learned that walking a little is okay. It took me awhile to get out of the mindset of no walking, but I'm finally there.

When we made it back to the parking lot, Jenn turned around and kept going another 1/2 mile. I walked a little cool down and then walked until I caught up with her. Then I jogged the last .3 with her. You can't leave your wingman hanging. She didn't leave me hanging, so there's no way I'd leave her hanging.

So, week 3 is down and 6 is done and over with. On to another week and 7 miles next weekend. :)