But I don't Want To Run

If you are honest with yourself, this thought has crossed your mind a few times within the last week. With the temperature hitting upwards of a regular 103 degrees it takes a certain level of determination to hit the road. I mean, just dealing with the melting rubber off of the sole of your running shoes is enough of a distraction. Never mind the thoughts in reference to your last will and testament being up to date. After the first few miles you quickly realize that the chances of you returning home without having a heat stroke  or dying occur to be  seemingly feasible. I think that is why it is so important to not just run smart but to run extremely smart. I mean that a mistake in this heat could be really lethal. Even if we run with some regard to the heat we could still find ourselves in a dangerous situation that may not be fatal but may cause us to have to suspend our running or even worse yet, retire from running altogether. That second one for some of us would be almost as bad as dying in the heat. I have no idea what I would do if I couldn't run. It continues to be my physical life support to relieve stress and think through life's questions. So, I am thinking I need to ad to my statement. It is not that I don't want to run, it is, I do not want to run without being very careful to make certain and run smart. Remember, Run to Run another day. Besides that, I have another 70 mile relay in September to run. I would really be upset if I was the cause that prevented me from participating with my other 3 team mates. So, lace um up and be careful out there. You really should not be worried about that last will and testament being up to date you know.