Saturday morning is usually a 5 mile group run at 8am. Right now I am building some base distance before officially starting marathon training. I decided to start around 7am and get 6 mlies in before the group run. In case you're at the World Cup where spectators are wearing heavy jackets, it has been hot in most of the U.S. This means that by end of the run number two I was pretty well soaked with sweat all the way through.

Our group run meets at the local Fleet Feet running store. They are kind enough to provide water and bathroom facilities. I went inside for some water and got caught up in a conversation about Garmin toys with the owners.

After only a few minutes, I notice I am standing in a puddle. I did not spill my water, nor did I lose control of my bladder (at least not knowingly). Yes, I had sweated out a puddle right by the cash register. I quickly went to the bathroom, grabbed some paper towels, wiped it up as best I could, and exited the store before more puddles formed.

I think I'll make a point to do my chatting outside until the temps and/or humidity yield less sweat.

The forum on Runner's World had a thread today about haikus. I've enjoy the challenge of writing a haiku because of its simplicity and ability to paint a picture in the mind. I posted a few and decided to copy them here for my own future reference.

The subject at first was about getting started as a runner. I deviated a bit and just made these about running thoughts.

Feelings of regret
I should know better than this
Need port-a-potty

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Racing up this hill
Someone is about to pass
Wait, is he walking?

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Intervals, tempos,
Long slow distance, recover
Lather, rinse, repeat

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