Sometimes when I run in Texas, I feel like I am going to die due to the extreme temperatures, even on a morning run before the sun rises. Just imagine stepping out of your front into what feels like a big blanket.
You do get a breeze sometimes and that little breeze feels like a blow dryer.
Last summer I was training for the Deseret News Marathon, which is held on July 24th in Utah. I had the horrific privilege to train in Texas summer heat for this race. Some of my long runs (18-20 miles), I would drip sweat from head to toe. I would run about 8 miles and come home and change my entire running outfit. I usually could wring the sweat out of my clothes ( gross).
The past few days here in Texas I have been running in the humid 80s, and it's been getting to me. I came home after my 9 mile run today and decided to have a thirst quenching treat. I usually down a glass of Gatorade, but today I experimented.
RECIPE:
1 C water
2 C ice
1 scoop Gatorade powder
Blend in blender on high for 1 minute. This results in the most delicious post-running slush. YUM.
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