Running in the Rain

Today was a big day for Dallas and for me. Today was the day that cooler heads prevailed, literally. After many broken promises, a cold front fought its way through and managed to bring a little rain with it...

I opened my door this morning at 6:15 and it was pouring down rain. I was thrilled. I have only run in the rain a handfull of times, but every time I do I become quite convinced that I am the most dedicated runner in the city of Dallas and perhaps the state. Today was no exception.

My goal for the day was to run the Sperry loop, which is an approximately 4.5 mile "loop" (of pain) that Luke's makes us run every Saturday. Last Saturday was my first experience with the aforementioned loop and it bested me. The first half of the loop is essentially a slow uphill climb...not sure it ever goes back downhill...the lake must somehow tilt upwards, because I don't remember ever having the pleasure of going downhill. This morning, however, me and the rain kicked the Sperry loop's...um...cul de sac?

It was only sprinkling when I started, but about halfway through the skies decided to commit and I frankly don't remember ever being that wet when I was not submerged in something. It was fantastic. While I am quite sure no one actually noticed me, I imagined the comments from the drivers as they passed me...something appropriate like "Oh! Look at that attractive and fit young man. He is a bastion of dedication to be respected and envied. I should stop and ask his name so that I will know what the name my children and my children's children."

Needless to say, I made it back to my car in just over an hour, having conquered the Sperry loop and totally and absolutely soaked to the core. Best. Run. Ever.

Timmy

Day Left - 74

Total Distance Run - 168.57 miles