The heat is on and summer is in full swing. I'll be honest: I'm already ready for fall, or even winter, but here we are. Motivation is low. Morale is at rock bottom. But still, we must persist! Let's start with runfessions! For this month’s trip to the runfessional, let’s join up ...
Feels Like Summer: June Runfessions
The Beautiful Delusions Of A Southern Summer Runner
There's a VERY fine line between being dedicated to your daily run, and being completely out of your mind. If you're a runner living in the South, you cross that line somewhere around the middle of May and don't come back until the end of the year. Running through a southern summer is an ...
How To Fuel Your Summer Miles Without Overheating
When you run in the hot Florida summer, the last thing you want to think about is a heavy, warm meal. You finish your miles, completely drenched in sweat, and the thought of something substantial makes you sick to your stomach. Your body is screaming for one thing and one thing only: something ice ...
Too Hot To Handle
I don't know what to say. The summer eased in and very quickly became one of the hottest on record. This weekend, we are seeing temps in the high 90s and low 100s, and I'm not into it. Not one little bit. I am so grateful we just got our a/c replaced because I don't know how an older unit would keep ...
5 Survival Tips For Running In The Florida Heat
There is a very specific form of dedication that comes with being a runner in Florida. Every year around May, we look at the forecast, see the heat rising and the humidity hitting 95 percent, and think, Yeah, it's time to lock in. Summer running down here is about survival. If you want to keep your ...
The Florida Runner’s Guide to Things That Want to Kill Your Vibe (Or You)
Running in Northeast Florida is beautiful. We’ve got the coast, the trails, and the most stunning scenic routes. But there's another side to it: Florida’s ecosystem is actively hostile. If you lace up your shoes in this state, you might be in for more than a workout. From microscopic, biting bugs to ...
