Cool

It is finally cool here. Suddenly we've gone from lows in the 70's at night, to highs in the 70's during the day! There's a hint of fall in the air. Mornings have taken on a crisper feeling. The sun is a bit more laggard in it's daily routine. I'm able to beat it rising most mornings now.

This makes running outside far more enjoyable. Last night, I ran for about an hour, and only used about 16 oz of water. Only a couple weeks ago, I did a long run where I was going through about 42 oz of water an hour and still ended up with lost weight. What a difference 25 degrees can make. I definitely run faster and further when it's cooler.

Let's hope for nice weather this weekend for my race in Indianapolis. If the forcast holds true, it should be partly cloudy, and low 70's at the start. It will only hit the upper 70's about the time I should be finishing up. Just about perfect weather for a race.

While I think that I might end up with a new personal best after the race, my focus is to go out and have fun no matter what. If the weather changes, or I get a flat, or something else I can't control changes my plans, so be it. I can only worry about the things that I can control.

Just go with the flow. :)