Heat Training Returns + An Idea

Summer is in full swing around here now. If I had to guess, the average temperature is 95°F minimum. It may be up around 97. Not sure…..all I know is that it is constantly hot. I dig it now. I used to hate the heat but I like it. Now with running it gives me a little sense of challenge as well. I think the more I train in this heat the better I will become at enduring the pain of some of these runs.

It was only 92° today….not too crazy. I didn’t even bring water which probably wasn’t the smartest idea but it didn’t seem to bother me. I rehydrated a lot when I got home and into the night. I did my usual Monday 8 easy miles to start the week. I felt pretty good for the most part. Legs were a little tired but nothing major.

I did realize that I miss the ocean a bit after looking at other peoples running photos on Strava. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE the lake…..and the river. I just love water to be honest. However, there is something that will always be magical about the ocean. It is my happy place.

So, I had an idea on the way back and called my buddy Mike. There are two places I miss from the Bay Area. The ocean and Quicksilver Park. I also just got done reading UltraMarathon Man where the dude does all sorts of crazy stuff. So, needless to say I came up with the crazy idea to run from the entrance of Quicksilver, over the Santa Cruz Mountains, down to the beach and into the ocean. We need to find a trail that will connect us all the way but I am sure a path exists through the mountains. I am guessing it will end up being 40 miles or so. Stay tuned.