Running -- It Was a Hot Day

Yesterday I ran 4 miles making my weekly total come to 11 miles. I haven't gone over 10 miles for a weekly total in a long time. I was thrilled. But it was hot out there! And it made me dread the coming summer months of running in heat. It seems that the older I have gotten, the harder it has been to run in the heat. Years ago, the heat never seemed to bother me or affect me much. Now it's just a different story.

I'm not sure I've been drinking enough water. A terrible headache showed about early evening and even as I awoke today. I know drinking a lot of water after the fact doesn't work as well as when you drink a lot of water prior to running and sweating. But maybe it helps a little. I probably won't do much today in the way of exercise. I thought about riding my bike a bit, but I'm not sure.

Anyway, as I ran yesterday, I skipped running in the grass. My left ankle seemed stiff and making a little noise in the way of achiness. I'm not sure what this is about, but I will take care. The grass is just too uneven to risk running in it if your ankles are feeling strong.

The week has now come to an end and what a busy week it has been! Tomorrow is Easter and I'm going to celebrate the risen Savior, and feast on ham, jelly beans and chocolate marshmellow eggs with my precious family.