Too Hot in the City

Whoever thought a 5K in the summer was a good idea should have their head examined!  Especially when the directions say to wear this costume or that costume during the "Fun Run".  Seriously??  First of all, there is nothing "Fun" about running in the extreme heat, especially when you are dressed as a diva like Cyndi Lauper (Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!).  I knew you could tell by looking at the picture but I just wanted to clear up any misunderstanding.

The Riverfest Rock and Stroll "Fun Run" is a great race.  The course is mostly flat, except for the bridge, and there are some aide stations along the way.  The directions ask for you to come dressed in a costume.  Guess who my son was??

My cousin and her girls dressed as Elvis at three different times in his career.

And who did Bestie Boy choose to be?  Willie Nelson, of course.

This past weekend was the Race to Emerald City - another 5K "Fun Run".  At 85 degrees and 90% humidity, it was ANYTHING but "Fun".  I finished and the time wasn't terrible, but it was work.

I enjoy a good road race when the temperature and humidity behave.  The Harbortown 5K in Memphis had perhaps the ideal conditions - cool temps, flat course, mostly shade, no mosquitos or dogs, people with sprinklers set up to shower us along the way, and Jello shots.  You heard correctly - Jello shots at mile 2.5.  That is my kind of race.  Consequently, I achieved a personal record that day. I am sure it was the Jello shots.  They should be at every race.

(notice smile?  Good Weather!)

Looks like the racing may be over for the summer.  I much prefer to exercise in the nice, air-conditioned fitness center.  The call of the road will have to wait until fall when the "Fun" will be back with the "Run".