FIT-to-GO on the go!
July 19, 2012

Daniel Island, South Carolina
While on vacation, Cory and I hit up active.com to check out the local Charleston happenings.  On the agenda...The Daniel Island Twilight 5K.  This race was a smaller race amongst a lot of locals.  It was the second race in a four race series.  In spite of the heat and 100% southern humidity, it went great!  ...well aside from my usual clumsiness...The past few races I somehow managed to drop my phone...I made a joke to Cory about it as the race was starting...so this time, in the first quarter mile, a man stepped on the back of my shoe and my shoe went flying.  I went to step my foot back in and then realized my headphones were wrapped around my foot.  SO I had to take my shoe back off untangle the mess and shoe back on.  Yes, this all took more time than I wanted to sacrifice, but more than anything I suffered the most from what it did to my heart rate.  All-in-all I cannot complain...I finished first in category, second overall female! (funny...same as the Big Dawg)

July 14, 2012
Litchfield, Illinois
Weather started off awesome for this race at 9am....low 80s and overcast.  By 1pm (my run time) the clouds were starting to dissipate and the temperature was on the rise.  Whew! And by 3pm the sun and heat were in full force again! ...that was Cory and Mark's wave...poor guys.   The course was great.  Lots of obstacles, water, and fun!  Quite a few of out-of-towners too! Nice race put on by Brain Hollo and his Big Dawg team!  In spite of my distaste for trail running (my only complaint) I finished first in my age division, and second overall female.  ;)

Today's race was cooking!  This year's fun run was another great one, but not as well attended as years past...I am certain the heat had something to do with it.  I know at least 7 FIT-to-GOers who opted out due to extreme temperature.  Rightfully so too!!  Temperature at the start line was nearly 90 degrees.  I am starting to look forward to 80 degree highs. Sounds refreshing after all this crazy heat!  All of my training this week has been between 91 and 99 degrees.