We are camping in the Ozark Mountain. These are not like Colorado Mountains. They are Missouri mountains. I started out running the hills. After 7 miles I found a flat loop near the lake. I decided to do some repeats there. I was feeling pretty good until mile 13 when the heat got to me. My legs felt fine and my breathing was okay but I was getting overheated. I finished the 20 miles but it wasn't pretty. I decided to do the long run today instead of tomorrow. I'm glad it's over.
Today Jim was my hero. First he put KT tape on my hamstring. He found a tick on my butt and removed it. He rode his bike very slow next to me for most of the run. I ended my run near the beach on the lake. He went back to the camper and brought me a cold Gaterade. He also brought me my water shoes. We stood in the lake to cool down. It felt good. The we had a picnic. When we got back to camp I took a cool shower. When I got back to the camp site Jim had hung the hammock for me. I rested in the hammock. Jim is my hero.
Jim rode his bike next to me. I told him it was his job to talk to me and entertain me. He was mostly quiet. Conversation:
Jim:. Do you and Kathy talk when you run.
Me:. Yes the whole time. It makes the run go by faster.
Jim:. What do you talk about.
Me: Everything, running, girl stuff, bodily function, our wonderful husband.
Me:. We talk about our next big race.
Jim:. You two are crazy.
Me:. We are all crazy. There are just different levels of crazy.
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