…when Jesus Guy is back on his bench. Same two pictures, too.

You also know it’s summer when I either set my alarm or have Nick wake me to get out early enough before the sun’s in full force. Speaking as a spoiled, self-employed individual, it’s a testament to my obsession that I’d voluntarily set an alarm clock for anything, much less running.

It was worth the early rising today, had a great run – 8 w/6@tempo. I usually do 4-mile tempos with the occasional 5, but since Broad St. is almost here, I figured 6 would be the smarter choice. I was sweating like a pig but didn’t even whine once in my head about wishing I could stop early.

Worked on keeping my feet beneath my hips again, feel like I’m getting the hang of it, too, at least that’s what I gathered from seeing my reflection in parked cars (wish they’d give more than a nanosecond’s view).

Funny thing is, I started looking at more of the pics from the 5K and at one point where the first guys/gals are coming in after the turnaround, several of them are overstriding! I figured that was relegated to the less speedy, but I guess it’s a free nation as far as heel-striking/overstriding is concerned. At least I’m in good company.

6 Responses to “You Know It’s Summer…”

  • Jesus Guy sounds like a half Mexican, half French. (Hay-zoos Gee, for pronunciation purposes). LOL

  • Pokey:

    Jesus Guy cracks me up! It must be nice to have some entertainment along the running route. I see mostly cows and pickup trucks that try to kill me. :)

  • Thanks for the comment that you left on my blog. I really appreciate the encouragement.

    Like you, I’ve been trying to run with my legs underneath. It makes sense but it’s a challenge to alter form.

    Good luck at Broad Street. Sounds like you’re in great shape!

  • Pokey:

    Oooops! I guess I should have said the nomenclature cracks me up. Not Jesus Guy himself, who sounds a bit creepy.

  • Flo:

    In case anyone wants to read an entertaining blog by an extremely zippy woman, click on Helen’s name. She won first place in the Clean Air 5K last weekend and is a funny writer, to boot!

  • Flo:

    Lol, Pokey, I saw him setting up his bench this morning. I hate the thought of carting a camera around, but one of these days I’ll have to make a special camera-holding trip just to post his picture here. He is creepy, but in a good way. :D

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