Acclimating To Fire / Independence WL Challenge

I got through the 3 miler test run. It was a blazing hot 91 degrees. It was the hottest time of the day, but it was the only time I could run today. I am trying to acclimate. Everywhere, I read they speak of this acclimate. I went to Luke's Locker after the run, and asked them what I could take before or during my runs since I was sweating like a (insert you favorite phrase here). The lady at the store recommended a few things she uses, and then she dropped the magic word. You have to acclimate to the heat. Acclimate is the word of the month for me. Then just when I acclimate, it will get damn hotter!

I am sure now the Astros Race For The Pennant 5K is a green light for me this Saturday. What is my goal for the race? So glad you asked. Well, to beat my 5K PR time of 35:57. I ran 3 miles today at 36:18. If I incorporate the Nitmos Theory , I am looking at a 33:25 + some change for the additional .1. That seems a little optimistic to me. Good thing I'm an optimist.




I want to thank all of you who have decided to join the challenge! Marcy, thanks for the plug on your blog. P.O.M. a big thanks for setting people straight, then plugging the challenge. HAHAHA! A big chunk of participants made their way over here from P.O.M.'s blog. Pokey, thanks for being my lovely assistant!

A HUGE THANKS to the generous sponsors who have stepped up thus far. I still am working on a couple that may pull through before the end of June.

The wonderful Meridith from Brooks Running will be sponsoring a complete outfit of one of the winners choice. That's right a top and a mathcy matchy bottom! Brooks® Sports, Inc. is a leading running company that designs and markets a line of high-performance men's and women's running shoes, apparel and accessories in more than 40 countries. Run Happy!

Robert, has been very generous by sponsoring $50,$30,$15 gift certificates to his store. If you have never visited RunJunk.com head over there. They have everything us runners/triathletes need. I have purchased from them before, and he always throws in some great samples of other products. Robert, has also been so supportive by giving a 5% discount to all participants through the month of June using this promo link in addition to a free hat or visor on purchases over $100.

Running Knitter, has lovingly offered to knit some custom made cozy socks for lounging in after a long run.

To confirm your in'ness I must have your starting weight e-mailed to me by Sunday - June 1, 11:59PM. My e-mail is in the contact section on the left margin. You can click it and be forwarded to your mail server or place the cursor over it and you will see it at the bottom left of your screen. Please include a link to your blog in your e-mail since I might not know you by your real name.

I must receive your starting weight by e-mail. It just makes it easier than hunting down your weight in the comments section. I don't want to be such a stickler with this, but it will make it convenient for me. I have had a couple people with special circumstances on Sunday. If you are one of these participants, and I replied to your e-mail I've gotcha covered.

Here's the skinny: I trust that everyone will take a smart healthy approach to this. Please don't starve yourself or go on some crazed liquid diet. It is a one month challenge. So, for some of you it will get you to a healthy weight range. For, a few it will get a couple pounds off that they want to shed. For others,(cough, cough) it will kick start your weight loss back into gear. If you you need healthy tips go back to P.O.M.'s healthy tips they are an ideal set of guidelines to follow. Have fun, after it is all said and done we should all be a little lighter.