So I decided to try to get a 4 1/2 mile run in yesterday after work. I felt pretty good about it until I was about a mile in and realized that I wasn’t going to be able to run the whole way. I was exhausted. So, I did a run/walk and tried to not feel so bad about it. I was moving so that counts, right? I haven’t registered for the Thunder Road Half Marathon yet, but I plan to do this in December.
I keep waiting for the day that running feels easy and euphoric, but that day hasn’t come yet. Running is a means to keep in shape and burn calories. I do find it more “fun” when I’ve got my running buddy with me (Miss you this week, Kathryn!) because at least we use the time to catch up and usually it’s meaningful conversation. When I run alone, I tend to give up more easily and I can talk myself into walking. I kind of hate that, but last night it was 95 degrees so I didn’t feel like it was SUCH a let down.
Needless to say I was thoroughly exhausted when I walked in the door last night! Braun and I hadn’t planned dinner so then we had to figure out what to do about that. We decided on Portofino’s. I used to think that place was cheesy Italian until I went into the Eastway location and the guys working there are definitely Italian.
We watched Rules of Engagement and then I headed to bed, but not before a hot fudge sundae was inhaled. 
Anyway, tonight I plan to get on my bike for a bit after work. My goal is to be exercising 5 days a week and to cross train!
What are you doing for exercise these days when it’s so hot outside?
