So a few of us are doing a relay race tomorrow night. It's called the "FILA Relays" and they're being held in Zilker Park. The idea is that you get a team of 4 people and each of you runs a 2.5 mile loop, then you get to drink beer and eat tacos afterwards! Our team consists of: Me, Gordon, Nedra and Mike (in that order). Mike has been bragging about how fast he is now so we've put him in the all important, team critical, anchor position. He even gets to wear a special race number. Let's just hope that he doesn't try and run 2 loops, because he apparently has trouble counting...
I never thought I'd become so weather obsessed. Every day for the past few weeks I've been checking the weather forecast at least several times per day, reviewing the long range forecast, and constantly sighing (and occasionally swearing, okay more like frequently swearing :)) when it seemed that it was NEVER going to drop below 100F. Well, yesterday it was only 95F, and this morning it was pleasantly cool (since when does low 70's feel pleasantly cool?). Even better, it actually rained this morning and might actually rain some more today. Yee-haw!
Of course, it's supposed to climb back up to 100F this weekend, but at least a few days reprieve might help to restore my sanity, and restore my blogging frequency :)
and it's still hot!
*grump*
I normally love August - some of my favourite people were born in August (Mum, Dad, Julie, Paul). But this year August is becoming a little hard to take... it's been over 100F for 14 days out of the last 18, the other 3 days were 99F and today it's supposed to hit 104F! No relief in sight either. Weather predictions are 100+ for the next 10 days. It's certainly made working out tough this week, we've still done it (72 miles on the bike, 4.25 miles running), but I would have to say that it has definitely taken its toll. I feel pretty tired and un-enthusiastic today. Which definitely means that today needs to be an exercise-free day!
Speaking of warm weather patterns, when I spoke to Mum and Dad earlier this week, they said it has been unseasonably warm in Adelaide, which is currently in its winter season.
Seems like it's hot everywhere.
Okay, I'll stop whingeing now :)
Gordon and I did the monthly 8mi bike time trial last night... it was 101F and 12mph winds, so pretty tough conditions!
Gordon started a little bit ahead of me, so I spent the first 4 miles (to the turnaround point) trying to catch him... and I did! Then he passed me back around the 6 mile mark. I worked hard to keep pace and I was able to pass him again right near the end. I beat him by 30s! So victory was mine last night :)
I felt like I was working harder than last month, but my speed was only 22.1mph compared to 22.2mph last month. But it was pretty tough out there last night. September will be the last TT for the year and I'm looking forward to some cooler weather!
