Today was a beautiful, sunny day. I like beautiful, sunny days generally, but I learned that they definitely create a different experience when running outside than I have had to this point since I started running during the winter. Specifically, I got really hot and sweaty. Ugh. (Yes, of course, I always get somewhat hot and quite sweaty when running, but on cooler days it hasn't been quite as bad.) I have to hope I will either a) be fully used to getting really hot and sweaty or b) get a treadmill so I can exercise in the comfort of my air conditioned home by the time summer arrives! Just kidding...I know getting hot and sweaty most likely won't kill me, if I stay hydrated like I should.
The other thing I discovered was that I will need to remember to apply sunscreen before running now that the weather is turning sunnier. And yes, I know that UV rays are still present even on overcast winter days, but they are not as intense. Combine that with the fact that my workouts are longer than they used to be, and my UV exposure is much greater now than it has been. So...sunscreen it is.
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