Humidity (still) and a Loop!

I know that I live in the desert and I whine about the humidity, but I like to think that it is because I live in the desert that I am entitled to whine about humidity. Why? I didn't sign up for this . . . In my carefully crafted life plan, I selected my geographical location of residence based on my extreme dislike of humidity (and all things related to it except the ocean). Understandably, when I woke up this morning and dragged myself outside (to put on my shoes while Bella took care of business) and was hit by a huge wall of hot humidity, I was less than enthused about heading out to walk in the STICKIENESS.

Here's what I told myself as I contemplated sneaking back to bed: "Self, this is the last week that leads up to your running!" I imagined my body getting stronger as I spend one last week, perfecting my "woggle." Honestly, it really helped.

When I suggested to Rick that I should possibly skip my workout this morning due to the extreme yucky-ness outside, he suggested I "pre-wet" myself by running through the sprinklers that were currently running in the backyard. Isn't he helpful? I think it was his way of saying, "get your butt out the door." And, of course, I really wasn't thinking of skipping the walk . . . it is all the humidity's fault . . . I promise.

So, Bella and I headed out. I was feeling a little bit anxious because it was our first 45 minute day! It wasn't so much that I thought it would be more tiring. Actually, more than anything, I was thinking about how much later I was going to get back to the house. I've come to really LOVE my extra time in the mornings (after our walk but before I have to get ready for work). It just feels "stolen" and indulgent, and I love to laze around watching The Today Show (except today when I was happy to watch less due to the excessive coverage of all things MJ).

I found myself looking at the watch a lot today, which was a little distracting. I think I just didn't have a feel for how far I needed to go use up 45 minutes. I ended up doing a really awesome loop and we didn't have to repeat any ground. At about 22 minutes, I thought about the fact that usually I was coming up on the end (of 30 minutes) but the next thing I knew, I was at 34 minutes and really almost done! It was a great feeling. We walked a total of 2.57 miles today.

Bella seemed to handle the extra time just fine. She still wasn't interested in drinking any water on our walk. When we got back to the house, she was really excited for her morning swim. I think she may have been disappointed by how incredibly warm the water in the pool was. When she splashed me, it literally felt like bath water.