August 2021: August was not an easy month for my running: too hot and humid. However, even if the pace was very slow, I succeeded in following my “every other day run” plan, but to do it I had to go out in early morning, at 06:30 a.m.
Many other runners did the same, in fact I met a lot of them during my workouts.
Because of my “weakness” and the lack of interesting events in person I didn’t participate in any race.
Stats: 156,6 km (97,3 m) in 16 workouts.
September Goals: Only improving speed and mileage. I hope to race in person in October.
August old memories:
1988 - Rome 5 Ponti Half Marathon: 1:32:12
33 years ago, when we were “running pioneers”, I did this scenic race named 5 Ponti (5 Bridges) because we had to cross the main bridges of Rome. Despite the good finishing time (for my standard of course) I was 120 of 250: yes only 250 runners!
2017 – Arlena di Castro 8 km: 45:19
One and half year after the terrible incident at my right shoulder, I raced, under a hot sun, in this beautiful little town in Tuscia Region, on a terrible route (3 laps) through narrow streets in cobblestones. Slow but happy I was 63 of 68 overall and 4 of 4 in my a.g.
Running update: Now that the weather cooled down my pace is faster and I can increase my mileage.
This week I have run 3 times:
Tuesday: 9,7 km (ondulate);
Thursday: 13,8 km (8,6 m) (hilly). At last a longer run taking advantage of the cooled weather, the sea breeze and the early time. I could see the sunrise (the real and in metaphorical sense)!
Saturday: 9,7 km (ondulate) with my son Paolo who is improving fast. I covered, without pushing, the distance in 59:36. On the same route, 4 days ago, my finishing time was 1:04:17!
Tomorrow: rest!!!!
My good friends: I am pleased to introduce you my 3 lovely cats: Vito, Felice and Piccolo:
Just Love Those Fury Friends - Enjoy The Rest Of The Weekend - Stay Strong Brother BLK Knight
ReplyDeleteCheers
Thank you. Have a good Sunday,
Deleteno pets for us, but your cat is adorable!! i'm glad it has cooled off for you, it has here too!!
ReplyDeleteThis summer was terrible here because of the heat. Have a good Sunday.
DeleteI hope your cooler weather sticks around! And, I hope you do get to race in person soon too. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteThank you. I also hope to sign up soon for a race in person. Have a good Sunday.
DeleteGood to keep fit if you can. Not everyone can do what you do.
ReplyDeleteLike your cat.
Used to have pets but they got old and passed on. Too sad when they go..
I agree, it's very sad when they leave us forever. They become part of the family.
DeleteIsn't the cooler weather such a treat? I love the cool mornings this time of year. I can't wait to get back to running, but my foot can, so yeah, I wait...
ReplyDeleteYes it is, the pace becomes faster and the distance is not a problem anymore.
DeleteI am sure that you will get back to running very soon: you are already working hard.
We don't have any pets as we aren't often at home.
ReplyDeleteYour August stats are great, Stefano, considering the heat! I'm sure you will get even more running done in September.
Getting older running in summer is always harder for me. However I am happy because I can run again, no matter distance and pace.
DeleteNow the things go better and speed and mileage are improving.
That’s decent mileage for August! I’m glad you’re enjoying the cooler weather. I’m one of few who loves the heat (or, at least I can tolerate it pretty well). The cooler temps are bearable, but a painful reminder of even colder weather to come...
ReplyDeleteIndeed I don't complain for my mileage for August but I cannot forget what I did when I was younger however .... I cannot live in the past, time flies.....
DeleteHere cooler temps are not a problem, because I live in a temperate zone.
Beautiful blog
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteLove your cats! I've had cats all my life until now. We hope to move in a few years, and I've moved with cats -- it's not a lot of fun! Now we are down to just Bandit.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're beginning to get some cooler weather that is making running easier for you!
I have seen many pics of Bandit on your blog. He is a very lovely friend!
DeleteThat's great about the cooler weather and I hope that sticks around for a while. That's one of the best things I enjoy about Fall running.
ReplyDeleteHere Fall is the best season for running. However we are lucky because winter is not brutal here: we seldom see ice and/or snow.
DeleteI love your cats! I have two cats- trying to get a third but my husband says no (so far.)
ReplyDeleteLike you, I didn't race last month and probably won't do any races until October at the earliest. We'll have the heat here in Florida for a couple more months!
Two months again! It's a long summer in Florida. Here it's cooler (less hot) but I prefer to wait again for racing.
DeleteI hope that your husband changes his mind about the 3rd cat.
Your kitties are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteSo glad that you are enjoying the cooler weather.
Keep running, Black Knight!
My kitties say: Thank you!
DeleteCooler weather is perfect for relaxing runs!
Your cats are a pleasure to see. We used to have four cats years ago with a couple of dogs. They were happy together. I miss having pets but I always love photographing them these days. Have a great week and glad you're taking it easier in the hot and humid weather.
ReplyDeleteI am an animal lover. I would like to have a dog too. We will see in the near future.
DeleteHave a great week.
We had a hot humid summer over here as well. A lot of slow running. Same as you. Hope as it gets cooler, I get aster.
ReplyDeleteI have 2 cats...at one point we had 5.
Very hard to run in summer! Now that it's cooler I am faster and the runs are longer.
Delete...at one point we had 7.
Hello,
ReplyDeleteI am glad the weather is nice now, for your running! Your kitties are cute, we are dog-sitting for my son right now. Take care, enjoy your weekend!
My son has a dog too. A big golden retriever.
DeleteHave a good weekend.