Warning! Warning! Smelly runner approaching!

Miles I was supposed to run: 3

Miles I actually ran: 3

I think this is the first summer I have tried to consistently run through. Usually I give up about May, convinced it's too hot, and then don't start up again until October. With the odd exception, on what I assume are cooler, less humid days, I'm finding my runs more of a struggle and a lot slower than they usually are in the winter when it's much cooler. Why most people prefer to run in the summer is beyond me! It's hot, it's sticky, and it makes you really dehydrated. At least in the winter you warm up pretty quickly once you get going, and it's easy to cool back down again! 

However, I am enjoying the weather today. It's too hot to do much, so after running my prescribed 3 miles today, I went down to my local park to enjoy the sunshine. 

As I have been having a lazy Saturday, I couldn't be bothered to have a shower after my run, and just headed straight out. I made the decision that I was only going to get more sweaty in this weather so what's the point. I probably disgusted anyone near me. Particularly the other Waitrose shoppers when I popped in to pick up some lunch. I feel a sweaty, sticky, smelly runner is not the sort of clientele they like to encourage! I'll get over it though, even if they don't. 


As a result I have had a nice relaxing afternoon in the park with my not quite so nutritious, but very delicious, picnic. Interestingly, I had a lot of space to myself...