I couldn’t believe it when I walked outside this morning and there was a nice cool breeze in the air. No record lows were being broken or anything, but I’ll take the 70 degree low over the 80 degree low any day of the week.
You can always tell it’s good running weather by how a runner prepares for a run in the morning. When it’s hot and humid or freezing outside, it’s all about the art of stalling. In those situations, a runner takes one’s time picking out the perfect running outfit, finding the perfect shoes, making sure enough water is consumed, hitting the bathroom more than once, etc. etc. When it’s nice out, it’s go-go-go. So the running shorts and top don’t match? So you grabbed the first pair of shoes in the closet? So you waited to finish tying your shoes until you were outside so you weren’t wasting any time while the GPS loaded? Who cares? There’s awesome running weather that needs to be taken advantage of before it passes! Go! Go! Go!
This morning was definitely a go-go-go morning. There was no stalling ( and, trust me, I’m the queen of stalling in the morning), just the priority of getting dressed and heading out the door before the good weather made way for the hot and sunny weather.
My run was worth the rush. The fall-like weather was amazing and perfect for knocking out my planned 5 miles. I hope the cooler morning weather is here to stay. Also, I wanted to note that my right knee felt fine for the entire run, it also felt great on my long bike ride yesterday. You guys had some great advice on what might be causing the pain in the water (ie. bad flip turns) that I plan to discuss with my coach this week. Here’s hoping we figure out what’s up!
Post-run breakfast
We have a HUGE bag of kale in the fridge, hence the crazy consumption of kale lately. Not that I mind, kale really is awesome. Especially with scrambled eggs. The trick is to cook the kale first with a little salt, then add the scrambled eggs to the pan once the kale is a dark green. Otherwise the kale is too chewy.
An apple on the side rounds out the plate.
How are the temps where you are? Feeling like fall yet?
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Glorious sub-50 temps this morning! Definitely made for a brisk nice run
Krissy @ Shiawase Life recently posted..WTFRRRIIIDAAYYY
It does here (Alberta Canada)! We are still having hotter afternoons but the mornings and evenings are getting chilly!
Lindsey recently posted..2/10 Years
Where I’m at in Germany, we’ve had fall temps for a while. Everyone says it’s going to be winter in a matter of days. While I’m not crazy about that, we really have ideal running weather right now.*
Unfortunately, the weather is messing with me here in Oklahoma. Yesterday it was only about 75 and today it’s suppose to hit 90!
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Glad to know that I’m not the only one who stalls. Since moving to Tennessee from Boston two months ago, my running has been terrible due to the hot temps. With these wonderful fall temperatures now (it was 50 degrees this morning), it makes it a bit easier to get out the door.
Anne @strawberryjampackedlife recently posted..The Great Outdoors
It’s fall here in Louisville and I LOVE IT!! Seriously perfect running weather. And perfect for all of my cute fall clothes that I just brought up from the basement
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It’s definitely feeling like fall in Chicago! We’ve had highs in the 50s and 60s for the past week!
Fall is here in Ottawa – more rainy days, no more humidity(!!) and the obvious drop in temps. I don’t mind though, I would rather put on a sweater than be sweating in a tank-top and short shorts (which I cannot wear at school, haha).
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My run buddies this morning were actually saying that they had wished they had a sweater! There was a mighty wind heading towards downtown on Bayshore! Love love love those cool mornings. SO worth getting up before dawn to enjoy it.
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It is still hot hot hot here in Tx
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No Fall Temps in Texas yet
. I am SOOOO ready to have consistent days in the 80′s even because this 95+ degree weather we are having is for the birds. I love Summer and all but I am more than ready to see a little Fall. Maybe in another week or two…..
Suzanne @ Fit Minded Mom recently posted..Peanut Butter Alert
I’m in Central California and we are having low 60′s in the morning that creep up to mid 90′s by the afternoon. As long as I get my walks in at work & TRX in after work, I don’t have to get all gross & sweaty from the heat!
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This morning we had to close the large garage door at crossfit because it was so cold – in the 40s! I am loving it!
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It’s definitely fall in Chicago! When I watched the weather before work this morning, it was actually below freezing in some of the suburbs! Everyone’s broken out their jackets and sweatshirts and such. I love it <3
Bethany @ Accidental Intentions recently posted..Thursday Things
This morning it was around 40* (in Detroit), but I think that’s great running weather. A long sleeved shirt and a hat and I’m set. Today felt perfect to me, but I was also pushing myself so maybe I was more heated up than normal. It’s definitely fall weather here, but the afternoons can get in the 70s. It’s so hard to dress this time of year around here! Start the day wanting a sweater AND a jacket… and by mid-afternoon I wish I wore a tank top. Argh!
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Maine is welcoming fall – evening temps are nippy 40′s – today high 60′s. So happy to see the high temps and high humidity gone. Hard to think I lived in Florida and so loved the temps there. Must admit I’m not looking forward to the loooooooooooong winter months, snowfall after snowfall … never have, never will.
Hi Meghann, I’m just wondering how many calories you’re consuming per day? With all the physical activity you are doing, I don’t see how a breakfast of approximately 250 calories would satisfy you? Just an honest question.
I do not count my calories at a regular basis, so I’m not sure how much I’m taking in a day. My meal sizes vary, so I assume they just all equal out at the end of the day. And you’re right – breakfast wasn’t terribly satisfying, which is why I ate lunch at 11:30.
I can so relate to this post! As soon as I woke up Saturday morning I immediately threw on my running clothes and grabbed my dog. It was only 65 outside and the high for the day was 91 so I knew I didn’t have much time before the temperature really started climbing! Oh the joys of living in southern TX (or Florida)!
Megan @ The Running Doc recently posted..Parmesan and Bacon Oven-Roasted Potatoes
It’s still summer in SoCal. I’ve been getting up at 5 am on Saturdays, even though I do that during the workweek, just so I can get my long run in before it’s miserable outside. We’ve had constant heat for the last month. It’s terrible for running.
Barely above freezing for my ride in this morning, but it’s still warming up to the 70s ish. I LOVE FALL!!!!
Injuries are (obviously) best avoided.
Glad to hear your knee is holding up!
Chelsie @ Balance, Not Scale recently posted..“I Don’t Chase Boys, I Pass Them”
I broke out the boots today – definitely fall weather around here.
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It was a bit chilly in Central New York this morning–39 degrees meant Under Armour top and bottoms!
Carrie @ Fitness and Frozen Grapes recently posted..Apple Picking and the Arrival of Fall
Despite the fact that it’s supposed to be 75* tomorrow, it’s been chilly with crisp air and I’m LOVING it!!!
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Good tip on the kale! Love using kale and spinach to add volume to meals. Easy, tasty, healthy, done. And I’m glad you’re knee is feeling better! Have you ever tried gyrotonics? It’s a good way to exercise and strengthen your joints without putting the pressure on them.
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