Know when to say when

Very similar to knowing when to have that last beer sometimes you have to know when to take those last few strides.  On tap for my Sunday Funday was an eighteen miler at one of my favorite places to run, Rosaryville State Park. 

I enjoy running in the heat.  I have always thought if you train in the most severe conditions it makes normal everyday running much easier.  After two prior days of record setting heat with highs in the 100's, Sunday's weather would be very similar.  After a decent first loop I decided not to ruin the rest of my day and cut the second loop short, I finished with roughly 14 miles.

Did I learn anything new from this hot and steamy run?  I learned that with excess heat and humidity and a whole lot of sweat that a pair of extra large running shorts seem to become more than twice the normal size and length.  Other than that I didn't learn much that I didn't already know.  What I loved was the humbling experience and understanding my limits.

Here's a random thought...Too often I live by the credo "I'm doing the best I can with what I got" but what I will start living by is "I'm doing great because what I have is the best".