I found that other excuse I was looking for!
Someone has a birthday at our house today, and I wasn't prepared for it. So I went out early to get back in time for a shower & trip to wally-world for b-day b-fast and treats. So up at 4:10 am, but I still only had time for 3 miles due to warm ups, cool down, and showering before 5:30 take off for seminary.
It was warm outside, so I didn't wear a jacket. It was also lightly raining when I started out. No biggie, I just watched out for the puddles on the road to keep my feet dry.
By .75 miles, the rain picked up....and by picked up, I mean turned into a torrential downpour. I was getting drenched, but still trying to avoid the puddles. Until I took a turn on a darker street's corner and landed ankle deep in a puddle. Then the game was over, and I just decided to have fun. Everything I had on was soaking wet, and my shoes were full of water. I had to take of my glasses because the wind was blowing the rain everywhere. Then I just had fun running in the rain. It was renewing in a way & I ended up really enjoying it. Who would have known my rainy Monday morning run would be so fun?
Just as I finished my run, the torrential rain let up and turned back to the sprinkle rain. I guess the monsoon was just a little gift for me :-)
Paces were 9:50 for warm up, then 9:05 (a little faster than I wanted) and 9:13. Hard to think about pace & form when you can't focus. | 