Today was excellent for running. There was very little humidity and the temperature dropped overnight to a very cool 57F (ok, I am in TX, so it is "cool" for us). The day was a bit windy though, so no sleeveless shirts. I like to have 2 layers when it is windy, they protect you better from the cold gusts when you are done running and begin your cool-down.
Since my aim now is to run at least 5-6 miles, I try to find longer trails so that I don't have to run in circles around the same spot. 15 minute drive and I am on Brushy Creek Trail that starts on a beautiful lake. Here is me enjoying the view and the sun and serenity after I pounded the pavement for about an hour.
I was very excited to see bluebonnets (is that geeky?) all around me on my run, the Spring is really here!
While running today, I was thinking about must-haves that I developed in my very short so far career of running. Here is my short list, which I dubbed "running 101":
1. WATER! Especially if you live in a warm climate or like to race during the summer. It is such an obvious choice of a must-have, but I see so many runners going for a while without any liquid with them. While we all choose and stick to what works for us, hydration is no joke and should be taken seriously!
2. SUNSCREEN: Unless you run in the middle of a night, you should have it on.
3. FOAM ROLLER: gives me the best feeling after a long runner and works best for stretching my sore and well-worked muscles. If you never tried it, give it a go! I absolutely adore mine!!
Since my aim now is to run at least 5-6 miles, I try to find longer trails so that I don't have to run in circles around the same spot. 15 minute drive and I am on Brushy Creek Trail that starts on a beautiful lake. Here is me enjoying the view and the sun and serenity after I pounded the pavement for about an hour.
I was very excited to see bluebonnets (is that geeky?) all around me on my run, the Spring is really here!
While running today, I was thinking about must-haves that I developed in my very short so far career of running. Here is my short list, which I dubbed "running 101":
1. WATER! Especially if you live in a warm climate or like to race during the summer. It is such an obvious choice of a must-have, but I see so many runners going for a while without any liquid with them. While we all choose and stick to what works for us, hydration is no joke and should be taken seriously!
2. SUNSCREEN: Unless you run in the middle of a night, you should have it on.
3. FOAM ROLLER: gives me the best feeling after a long runner and works best for stretching my sore and well-worked muscles. If you never tried it, give it a go! I absolutely adore mine!!
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