No heat here. It's humid and sticky yes, but we have yet to reach 90 degrees this year which is unusual. Raining again this morning, but I believe the forecast is for the rain to end soon. It's rained every day this week. Yesterday, several times with breaks of sun. It's reminding me of the wet summer of last year.

Anyway, took the Lady out to the lake last night for a wet muddy sloppy 5 miles on the rocky/hilly side of the reservoir. Surprise, it was pouring when we got there, but let up after a few minutes. A few wet people came popping out of the woods as we started our run. They got the brunt of the downpour. Lake is high, up over parts of the trail in a few spots where the trail dips low. Other spots the trail was much like running through a creek. Let there be sun please!!

QOTD: Well, the grass and weeds are growing in front of my eyes so take care of the grass at least, get in a round of golf, a few runs, and my buddy is coming over to visit with his dog on Sunday, so the Lady will get some company.

Dhuffman -  No advice on the cramps. I've had them but not very often. Grimace, cringe, and wait for them to pass, and then no sudden moves.

I skipped my run last night.  Gut not feeling great.  Such is life.

dhuff - calf cramps and I know each other well.  For me, it's a sure sign I am dehydrated.  I grab my calf and scream bloody murder in my head.  It subsides and my calf is sore for two days.  When I get them, I get them pretty bad.  But they are one of the reasons I drink mainly Gatorade/powerade.  Being so thin, I have learned that I need to stay hydrated.  The worst is when I get the 24 hr stomach virus and cannot keep anything down, I always get dehydrated and expect the cramps to come.  It's awful.

QOTD: I would like to get in a decent run but that is to be determined.  More painting of DD's room.  Maybe some pool time.  Need to mow the yard - it's a jungle.  I think the rain is subsiding.

Have a great day and weekend!

Tim when you say a second infection is that from another tick bite or is it like my Graves where I go in and out of remission depending on my stress levels.

 

Second tick bite.  I never saw a tick or had a rash, so not sure when, but based on an increase in symptoms, probably 3-4 weeks ago.

Sorry to hear that.  That sucks...a lot.  (no pun intended)

 

Second tick bite.  I never saw a tick or had a rash, so not sure when, but based on an increase in symptoms, probably 3-4 weeks ago.

dhuff - I don't usually know when I am getting dehydrated.  But I do drink Gatorade or PowerAde daily.  I do not drink water.  My body seems to thrive on the electrolytes...or maybe the sugar. I notice when I drink other stuff, I often do not feel like my thirst is quenched.  So I stick with my norm.  I am not suggesting you do the same, I just know that worked for me.  It's possible you need more electrolytes.  Fruits & Veggies have electrolytes.  So does yogurt.  And I usually eat yogurt every morning.

Mike, that picture looks like it could have been part of our Saturday's race.

Before and after this talus section, it was like a jeep road in your picture.

Quick drive by, I’ll try to come back later.

Did 11 mi this morning, it was absolutely brutal.  Humid and 82 deg at 5am.  Took a few walking breaks because I had to.  Hot Hot indeed.

Happy First Day of Summer!

I wish it was hot here. Instead, it's just warm and humid. Not hot and humid, just warm enough that I don't shiver without a jacket outside. Not a Florida-like weather, which I could more appreciate.

Getting ready to head out after picking up DS from Summer Camp. I'm so excited because I have a day off tomorrow - yay, I can sleep in for once again.

Jamie, dhuff: As I am very thin, too, I also have the dehydration problem, and often it is exacerbated by my job, where I have to move around a lot in a warm environment, but can't drink. I have noticed a few years ago already that  less body fat makes me much more prone to dehydration (running or not), seems that the fat tissue is also a great water storage. I also get cramps when I get dehydrated, and I try to drink tea with a little bit of sugar as soon as I notice it. Taking some Magnesium (small amount) and eating something high in potassium (banana, melon, potato) also seems to help. Or just pop an endurolyte, if you have them at home (I don't).

AT: Sorry for your Lyme flare-up. How the heck did you get the first infection, and now the second? Any chance it is not transmitted by ticks only? I hope you are feeling more energetic soon again. I sometimes suffer from debilitating fatigue (probably long term effect of a lack of sleep over a very long time), and it really disrupts life.

DD1: It does not sound very safe to go pick up the safe, just saying. I hope you're the man with a plan.

warden: Looks and sounds like a great hike. Your and AT's picture look like the talus section on the midstate trail around here. I might post a picture if I can find one.

Sandy: Willing to share a few degrees with us East Coasters up here? You can keep the humidity, though.

QOTD: Run, straighten out DS2 who will be returning from his Myrtle Beach vacation with his friend and their family, and get yellled at at work - again (why-oh-why is it always me??)