It's not even hot yet, but it's heating up. Our temps are in the 80s to low 90s right now. I know that by July I'll be used to temps much higher than that, but the initial adjustment phase to coming summer is always hard for me. I'm so much less motivated to get out the door and run when I know it's hot as hell outside.
Yeah, yeah, I know I could get up early and beat the heat, but it's not happening, at least not yet. The siren song of breakfast and coffee are way too strong for this runner.
So here's my Beat the Heat solution #3: Go inside!
Even though the UofAZ has a series of great treadmills, I still prefer the elliptical when I'm working out inside. Yes, being inside a gym is boring, but there are some advantages:
1) free wifi lets me stream Pandora if I want music, and Netflix if I want video. Current fav: Battlestar Galatica.
2) never underestimate the power of air conditioning. especially when it's roasting out doors.
3) no need to wear a hydration belt! Handy locations to stash my water
4) encourages post-cardio XT including strength training and core work. I have a hard time motivating my strength work after a run, but in the gym I can't walk past the free weights and machines w/o giving them some loving too.
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