What idiot decided to start running on July 1?

[Deleted]

THIS GAL!  In order to motivate myself to get back into running, I'm planning to run a 5k at the beginning of the fall. Which means I have to start training. So I laced up my shoes and loaded up my phone and set out for couch to 5k today. Temperature: 73. Dew point: 72. I'm pretty sure I will never stop sweating. Hold me, H&F. Except don't. Because that's gross.

[Brit]

If you ramp up your running in the summer, it is going to feel so easy when the weather cools off. It will be amazing.

[trigal]

Woohoo! Good luck!

[agswife]

I'm running a 15k in less than 2 weeks and am regretting the decision immensely. Summer running is so gross. I feel ya.

[Deleted]

Great job!

[AAM2012]

Lol!! Don't come to Florida then..your temp and humidity sounds lovely.


Was it easier to get up today? Good luck to you and happy running!

[gt7301b]

Good luck! It's nasty out there.

[shauni27]

73 sounds good to me! But humidity is awful. Keep up the good work!

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Jul 1, 2013 6:58:42 GMT -5 AAM2012 said:

Was it easier to get up today? Good luck to you and happy running!

I took my time actually getting out of bed today, but I did wake up easier. Today's alarm clock was of the feline variety. He's such an asshole in the mornings, but he's so cute.

And yeah, running in 90% humidity is pretty horrible. There were times it felt like I couldn't breathe because the air was so thick.

[jene]

It will get better, but you'll probably feel like dying at least 5 more times

[breezy8407]

Come visit! We have a gorgeous low humidity low 80's week on tap

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Jul 1, 2013 8:04:01 GMT -5 breezy8407 said:

Come visit! We have a gorgeous low humidity low 80's week on tap

I fucking hate you so much right now.

[breezy8407]

Jul 1, 2013 8:15:51 GMT -5 @angryharpy said:

Jul 1, 2013 8:04:01 GMT -5 breezy8407 said:

Come visit! We have a gorgeous low humidity low 80's week on tap

I fucking hate you so much right now.

Well, it's not always like this. Last week was brutally hot and humid. We had storms and lost our power for 2 days, so there's that. 

And no one ever comes to Minneapolis for fun. I've never heard of anyone saying "let's go to Minneapolis for vacation!" 

[jene]

Jul 1, 2013 8:17:52 GMT -5 breezy8407 said:

Jul 1, 2013 8:15:51 GMT -5 @angryharpy said:

I fucking hate you so much right now.

Well, it's not always like this. Last week was brutally hot and humid. We had storms and lost our power for 2 days, so there's that. 

And no one ever comes to Minneapolis for fun. I've never heard of anyone saying "let's go to Minneapolis for vacation!" 

LOL, when we told people we were moving here they would have such horrified looks on their faces. 

[melmel48]

I just tried to do a quick run and the sweat pouring off my face was ridiculous. It is so humid here! Are you starting from scratch with the couch to 5k?  That is what got me started!

[melmel48]

Jul 1, 2013 6:32:16 GMT -5 Brit said:

If you ramp up your running in the summer, it is going to feel so easy when the weather cools off. It will be amazing.

I like this. I will have to remember this every time I want to quit while running in the heat and humidity.

[ebeth]

Jul 1, 2013 7:50:46 GMT -5 shauni27 said:

73 sounds good to me! But humidity is awful. Keep up the good work!

yeah. 73 degrees *sounds* awesome.  but with the 72 dew point, that means you are basically running through soup. 
godspeed AH.  godspeed.

[skwcm80]

Good luck out there!

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Jul 1, 2013 8:27:37 GMT -5 melmel48 said:

I just tried to do a quick run and the sweat pouring off my face was ridiculous. It is so humid here! Are you starting from scratch with the couch to 5k?  That is what got me started!

Not exactly but kinda sorta.

I've done it multiple times before, and I ran really regularly for 2 years. Then a minor injury plus a ton of stress sidetracked me for the last 2 years.

[melmel48]

Jul 1, 2013 8:47:59 GMT -5 @angryharpy said:

Jul 1, 2013 8:27:37 GMT -5 melmel48 said:

I just tried to do a quick run and the sweat pouring off my face was ridiculous. It is so humid here! Are you starting from scratch with the couch to 5k?  That is what got me started!

Not exactly but kinda sorta.

I've done it multiple times before, and I ran really regularly for 2 years. Then a minor injury plus a ton of stress sidetracked me for the last 2 years.

Boo on the injury, but congrats on getting back into it. Enjoy!

[gt7301b]

Jul 1, 2013 8:35:32 GMT -5 ebeth said:

Jul 1, 2013 7:50:46 GMT -5 shauni27 said:

73 sounds good to me! But humidity is awful. Keep up the good work!

yeah. 73 degrees *sounds* awesome.  but with the 72 dew point, that means you are basically running through soup. 
godspeed AH.  godspeed.

Yesterday morning my fingers were so sweaty I couldn't operate my Garmin. #runner'sproblems

[secretlyevil]

you'll be fine!

[emuni04]

Jul 1, 2013 8:17:52 GMT -5 breezy8407 said:

Jul 1, 2013 8:15:51 GMT -5 @angryharpy said:

I fucking hate you so much right now.

Well, it's not always like this. Last week was brutally hot and humid. We had storms and lost our power for 2 days, so there's that. 

And no one ever comes to Minneapolis for fun. I've never heard of anyone saying "let's go to Minneapolis for vacation!" 

LOL, I'm going to Minneapolis on vacation this month!

Well, kind of. Technically, we're going because I am in my BFF's wedding. But it's a vacation for H! 

[emuni04]

And OP, on days where the weather is disgusting, I remind myself that it could be worse: running with a windchill below zero I don't know about you, but I'll take heat over cold any day of the week!

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Jul 1, 2013 10:16:10 GMT -5 emuni04 said:

And OP, on days where the weather is disgusting, I remind myself that it could be worse: running with a windchill below zero I don't know about you, but I'll take heat over cold any day of the week!

Nope, you don't know about me.  I'd take cold temps over this ANY DAY. 

I miss you, Wisconsin!  </3

[secretlyevil]

Bleck - my body HATES cold weather.

[breezy8407]

Jul 1, 2013 10:14:29 GMT -5 emuni04 said:

Jul 1, 2013 8:17:52 GMT -5 breezy8407 said:

Well, it's not always like this. Last week was brutally hot and humid. We had storms and lost our power for 2 days, so there's that. 

And no one ever comes to Minneapolis for fun. I've never heard of anyone saying "let's go to Minneapolis for vacation!" 

LOL, I'm going to Minneapolis on vacation this month!

Well, kind of. Technically, we're going because I am in my BFF's wedding. But it's a vacation for H! 

It's a great city. A lot of people say it's like a colder Portland. But not in summer! You will get to see it in all it's glory. Not sure when exactly you will be here but the Aquatennial has a fun night time parade:

www.aquatennial.com/page/show/783206-events

/hijack

[shellfish26]

See, here's my thought- at least hot weather makes it easier to decide what to wear. As little as possible. But when it comes to cooler weather, it's such a guessing game.

Bright sides, yo.

[jene]

Jul 1, 2013 10:26:10 GMT -5 @angryharpy said:

Jul 1, 2013 10:16:10 GMT -5 emuni04 said:

And OP, on days where the weather is disgusting, I remind myself that it could be worse: running with a windchill below zero I don't know about you, but I'll take heat over cold any day of the week!

Nope, you don't know about me.  I'd take cold temps over this ANY DAY. 

I miss you, Wisconsin!  </3

I (heart) cold weather running 

[taratru]

I will stop bitching about the 70% humidity now. (but it IS Colorado... Really? 70%?)

Good for you getting back out there.