Sleep and Training in the South

I am not a morning person. I like to sleep. A lot. Specifically, I like to sleep in. There's something about knowing I don't have to set an alarm mixed with the luxury of taking my time getting out of bed that is sort of magical. At least, I like to think so. :)

For the next two months, at least, there will be no sleeping in for me. I know, I know. Whine a little more, Heather. Maybe I am, but it's really more of a fact that I have come to accept. It's just too hot this time of year for me to do more than three or so miles. While training I have no less than 6 miles on Saturdays.

I have officially started training for my races. Yes, races. I am going to attempt a 5k PR at Race for the Cure in October. Four weeks later I have Soaring Wings Half Marathon. I will continue training from there for the next month to get ready for my second full marathon, St Jude. After that I might get a short break, but if I do it won't be much because I have another half in February.

It might sound like I am complaining. Far from it actually.

Yes I have to get up before the sun so I don't run in 100+ degrees. Yes it's exhausting. But I am SO excited. I get to support one of the best causes that also happens to be close to my heart by running in Race for the Cure for the 6th time. One race supports a small children's home. Another is for a children's hospital, and the last supports Children's Miracle Network. I get to do two races I have never done before. Not only that but I get to race in two different states I have never raced in before. And best of all, after the first three, my reward for running four races in less than five moths is running IN Disney World!!

What an experience. I can't wait.

Step aside sleep and heat. I have more important things to worry about!