Thirsty Thursday has taken on new meaning for me today. Instead of sitting on a deck at a bar I was running the park with my dog, Ava. I wore my fuel belt. I carried an 8oz water bottle for Ava, and 8 more for me. We got through all the water during our over 3 mile jog. The humidity was killer tonight! We I got back to the car I opened the mini cooler and put a cold wet cloth on my neck and another on Ava's belly. We sat in the grass and finished off another liter of water together. I don't think I have ever felt that thirsty after a run before.
Just a reminder to all of you runners out there, make sure that you are hydrating before, during, and after a run. Especially if you are running distances in the heat and humidity. Also if you have a running buddy like I do, they need to have the water too. So I have to carry double when Ava goes along. The cool cloth on her belly helps her to cool down faster and relax her breathing. It is a tip that my vet gave me a few years ago.
I am already half way through my second liter of water. Now to check out Pinterest and find some new and exciting recipes to try out next week!
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