I'd definitely consider myself radiant this time of year. No, no...not the dazzling, luminous type of radiant. And I can't say I'm the overjoyed, ecstatic type right now either. I'm the subject "from which heat radiates" type of radiant. I'm talking about the "I'm melting in this heat & humidity" type. You know, glowing profusely with SWEAT. Lots of it. Gallons. Even on shorter runs around an hour, I'm losing between 2-3 pounds. I drink 16 ounces during a short run and then more after. Plus coffee. Lots of coffee. Sorry, I digress...
Mr. Dew Point, the perpetrator of my self proclaimed radiance, has been dictating my training runs. At least I'm flexible enough to swap my days around. For example, if I wake up and see Mr. DP is a cruel 75 I'm not going to attempt speed. I'll just make myself sick. I save that for a lesser DP day. I'm thrilled right now if I wake up to see a 70. {Whoop!} If you know anything about this, you'd know 70 is still a sad slog fest of moisture in the air, especially when added to our southern temps. But, it is about the best I can get. I keep stalking the weather apps just waiting for that glorious prediction that it's going to plummet. During the coming week? Please? A girl can dream...
There's also that female over-50 type of radiance that deserves it's ownhow to survive manual post. {I wish there was an app to check the forecast on that!} But, I won't go there today. I think I'll save that post for the word IRRITABLE.
Mr. Dew Point, the perpetrator of my self proclaimed radiance, has been dictating my training runs. At least I'm flexible enough to swap my days around. For example, if I wake up and see Mr. DP is a cruel 75 I'm not going to attempt speed. I'll just make myself sick. I save that for a lesser DP day. I'm thrilled right now if I wake up to see a 70. {Whoop!} If you know anything about this, you'd know 70 is still a sad slog fest of moisture in the air, especially when added to our southern temps. But, it is about the best I can get. I keep stalking the weather apps just waiting for that glorious prediction that it's going to plummet. During the coming week? Please? A girl can dream...
There's also that female over-50 type of radiance that deserves it's own
Anyway...speaking of radiant, this has been a common treat on my early morning runs this summer. When the sun begins to rise and I see it's going to be fabulous, I quickly run back to the mailbox where my phone is waiting to capture it.
This radiant makes that other radiant totally worth it.
Tell me about your radiance!
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What a sunrise! That is one of the greatest gifts of a morning workout, even if you have to suffer through the humidity (and believe me, that's a treat we share in Virginia!).
ReplyDeleteOur humidity seems worse this week. Or, I'm just so over it -- that's probably more accurate. I've reached my breaking point. I do love my mailbox sunrises!
DeleteYep. Sweat makes us radiant! I definitely have the glow these days!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to the day when the WW is grumpy!
I could write book about being grumpy. What am I so irritable? We will have much to discuss in December.
DeleteYep, I was 'radiant ' this morning as well.I have a feeling that you and I could put that other 'survival manual' together ourselves! Beautiful sunrise....happy Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteI think I was even more radiant this morning than all summer. When will it end? Oh yes, we could bang out a survival manual. And...when will that end? I've had enough.
DeleteBeautiful sunrise photo! I've definitely been sharing the radiance recently :) But today was a nice treat and I could sense Fall in the air during my morning run.
ReplyDeleteThere is usually a morning around this time ever year where I literally can smell fall. It hasn't happened yet, but when it does -- I may shed a few tears.
DeleteI don't glow. I turn pink and I sweat. And we're dealing with much cooler temps than you!
ReplyDeleteI'm so over the weather after today. I think I've reached my breaking point. And, I'm not sure I have any sweat left in me.
DeleteI totally agree, we need something to reward us for getting up and out there early sweating our tails off! I think views like this are our reward!
ReplyDeleteI do too! I get so excited we I start seeing the pink in the sky!
DeleteLet's hope things cool down a bit as we go into September! You are doing Awesome in all those hot an humid runs Holly!
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, I think the heat and humidity is here to stay for a little while longer. I was hoping my next really long run would be more comfortable.
DeleteBeen sweating my butt off out there lately! September is coming soon
ReplyDeleteI keep telling myself that...even though in my case, September can still be very warm. I just want less humidity. Is that too much to ask?
DeleteWe women don't sweat, we sparkle! hehe!! Great job keeping it up in that heat.
ReplyDeleteI sparkle profusely. I should be able to light up a night sky. LOL.
DeleteOur dew point was only 61° this morning an air temp of 72°. It was delightful compared to what I've been running in! Your sunrise picture is gorgeous. Nice capture!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up!
I can tell we are getting the tiniest bit of relief this week. And, I appreciate any little bit!
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