Happy Friday! It’s almost impossible not to feel good on Friday, right? Here are some things going on around here:
Summer has arrived! It was already 80 degrees for my morning run yesterday (the high this weekend is supposed to be 93- can’t wait for my long run!) so my summer running wardrobe is back. When it’s really hot I just. can’t. stand. to have anything touching my stomach. It’s weird, but even a tank top is too hot. This particular run was at 9 am, so it was pretty late. I probably still have some early morning tank top runs left before summer is here for good.
My hydration vest arrives tomorrow! I can’t wait- I will no longer have to do this:
For my last several long runs, I’ve developed the “ingenious” plan of hiding a water bottle the night before, then I pick it up midway through the run, drink as much as I can, flatten it and stick it in my Nathan belt. On the day I ran to the beach I threw it into the recycling bin in front of a house I passed- otherwise I usually carry it home. This isn’t the worst plan in the world, but it does have some drawbacks. Running with a hydration vest will give me much more freedom. But! I’ve never run with one before. I’m always worried that it will a) bounce around and annoy me, and b) make me too hot. The one I ordered is this one recommended by Deborah. The reviewers said it did not bounce or make them hot- we will see! I’m excited to try it out on Sunday.
Lastly, FOOD! Specifically the best food ever invented, bread.
I’m pretty sure I’ve shared this before, but this recipe for homemade bread is my favorite. It’s easy and foolproof, and there’s no kneading! I mixed all the ingredients together yesterday morning and let it sit for a couple hours while I did my thing, then I just put the bowl in the refrigerator before I went to work. An hour before dinner I took it out, formed it into loaves, and baked for 20 minutes. The best part is, it makes anything I serve it with instantly acceptable. The conversation goes something like this: “What’s for dinner?” – “Smoky split pea soup.” – “Ew!” – “…and homemade bread!” “Oh- hooray!” Btw, the bread AND the soup were delicious. I’ve learned that you just have to know how to sell it.
Hope everyone has a great day!
What’s your summer running wardrobe?
What’s your hydration system in the summer? In the past I’ve planned my long runs around water fountains, but that doesn’t work on the trails!
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I can’t believe it’s already so hot! I loathe summer running here. It’s too early for me to complain so I will save that for June and July. I know you are going to love your hydration vest! Keep posted!
You’ll be hearing all about it Deborah!
We don’t have water fountains around here so I need to bring my own water! i have a couple of handheld options and a vest. When its really warm or I’m doing a long run I usually like to take my vest so my hands are free. I hope you like the one you got!
I’ve tried handheld, and really don’t like carrying anything. I have high hopes for this vest!
I just got my first hydration vest and will use it for the first time tomorrow. 2 liters plus space to carry extra bottles if I need them!!!! Most of our water fountains were shut off at the start of COVID, and while I do take COVID precautions seriously, I just don’t understand the concern about drinking out of an outdoor water fountain.
Yes, our water fountains were turned off briefly at the start of the pandemic but have been back on for a long time now. We can compare our hydration vest experiences after the weekend!
I’m a tank top and shorts gal…just cannot do the “sports bra solo” thing LOL My hydration vest (different from the one you described) really surprised me by how comfortable it was and no bouncing! I did have some chafing on one of my shoulders at the Marine Corps Marathon (October 2019), but that race was in torrential rain (for the first 18-19 miles for me). Prior to that, I’d never had any issues.
Honestly, at first I didn’t want to run without a shirt but I did it one hot day out of desperation. The comfort overrules my desire to wear clothing, ha ha.
I’ve never run without a shirt but I’m heading to Fla soon. Thanks for the reminder about how humid it will be lol
I plant water too and loop my long runs in the summer. I was lucky that my marathon was in Nov. so the longest runs were when it was no longer warm. Otherwise I might have considered a hydration vest. Hope it works for you.
Yes, it’s going to be hot here! Pleasant early in the morning though. Initial review of the hydration vest coming up!