Blister Rub a dub dub
Wednesday was a tough day. I awoke at 5:15 a.m. to be out of the house by 6 a.m. because it was a packed day. I knew it was going to be 100-plus degrees in the afternoon and I had to write a story on UCLA and the NBA draft.
I wasn’t willing to run eight miles while pushing Kyan’s jogger/stroller, so I did it before Rebecca went to work. I was amazed I ran at a strong, yet comfortable pace, finishing in 1 hour, 16 minutes, 58 seconds.
However, with the early start time I rushed out of the house and forgot one very important part in preparation of running.
Body glide. http://www.2toms.com/
It works wonders, mainly by preventing chafing. I don’t have trouble with my feet but there are other areas (please use your imagination) where rubbing takes place and can turn painful.
I sweat like a drooling camel in the desert, so it is important for me to use Body Glide on runs of more than four miles. When I forgot, I am reminded about my brain lapse as soon as I take a shower.
On Thursday it was another scorcher in the Valley, so I didn’t run until nearly 8 p.m. But one thing I’m thrilled about is my conditioning. It was a four mile run that I finished in a shade under 38 minutes, and without running hard. Afterward, I remarked to Rebecca that I barely felt I did anything.