Just like last week (when I ran commuted), I am now trying to run commute at least once during the week. I am now two weeks in and it feels great. It’s wonderful to knock out that run in the morning before I start my day, leaving me with a short runner’s high every time. Then the afternoon run is like that carrot that just dangles in front of my face all day while I sit in an uncomfortable office chair for the next 9 hours. I really need to make myself a standing desk and buy a strong fan to use in the morning to cool off after my showers.
Onto the commutes:
The morning commute was super easy and fun because I lengthened it by an extra mile. Side note, I only had a glass of instant coffee and Silk creamer beforehand which held me over to about 10:30am. The run felt slow and my legs felt heavy, but my watch’s gps mile pace told a different story. Based on the the data from the last few commutes my time was inline if not faster.
The afternoon commute was freakin thick and hot. With a heat index of 89°F and humidity of 63% it felt like I was swimming. So the run home was not as enjoyable as the morning :(.. I was drenched by the time I reached my humble abode, but I changed my shirt and joined the Boss Lady for a walk.
Morning Commute: 4 miles | 7:52/mi
Afternoon Commute: 5 miles | 8:32/mi
Cool down with Boss Lady: 2 miles | 20:04/mi
Post Afternoon Commute Nutrition:
– Organic Coconut Water
– Fizz and Co. Root Beer Sparkling Water (Kroger)
– Fruit Smoothie (fresh spinach, chia seeds, two bananas, frozen blueberries and strawberries, cinnamon, and plant based protein)
– Two red potatoes with skin
-thebidon
