Rainy Runny Days

I finished my two running sets in the misty rain this past weekend. It felt great. As long as it's not frigid, lightening, or windy, rain all you want! I would like to think that rain offers hydration to the body. I may not be able to see that well, on account of the rain, but when my eyes aren't inundated with unsalted tears, I enjoy the rainy atmosphere much better. Of course, my favorite of all is the hot shower after it's all said and done with.

On Saturday, I conquered my first double-run day. That's the kind of day where you run twice. They were both 20 minute runs, so they weren't that bad...but it looks like I'm just getting started. I have several more to do in the weeks ahead. Sunday, I ran my longest run: 80 minutes. I don't know how far I went but I would like to think I went 7 miles, at least. I felt good after that run, but not physically. Mentally, I felt like I had really accomplished something. I was relieved. Physically, I felt all sorts of things...we'll just leave it at that.

It did give me a good excuse to eat like a starving maniac at the Alamo Drafthouse later that evening. I ate an appetizer, everything on my plate, and a little ice cream later on. I didn't feel guilty about it once. I was too hungry to feel guilty.