Pale Irish running in Californian heat!

[Gemma40]

Hi - I am an Irish woman living in California for 1 year - just a few weeks left. I have registered for a 5k Run for Breast Cancer Ireland in Kilkenny early September so I am now on Week 3 of the training, day 1 of week 3 just completed & it is a hot 26 out there already. I just wanted to chat with other like minded runner/joggers who for preservation really have decided to take up running! Thanks guys, Gemma.

[Wizziewood]

Welcome Gemma, you'll find plenty of friendly advice and support here.

Well done for having a target to aim for and such a worthy cause.

Happy Running!

[Gemma40 in reply to Wizziewood]

Thank you! It is not easy but even running for those x2 3 minute intervals today was such a buzz! 3 weeks ago running for 30 seconds was hard.

[damienair Graduate]

Hi Gemma,

I live in Navan and have also started to run, for preservation as well. I turned 43 last week and have not been fit for a long time, since my early 20's. So making up for miss spent mid 20's to early 40's. Better late than never. I'm on Week 6 and just started a couple of months ago. When you get towards the end of the plan you should enter for a few Park Runs, I have done 3 now, just walk/run so far but managing to run more every time.

Enjoy the rest of your time in California and bring some good weather back with you.

Damien

[Gemma40 in reply to damienair]

Thanks Damien! Well if we don't do it now ... I turn 41 next week ... I will do thanks - home for good to Tipperary in 4 weeks time, will be easier not running in this heat! I will start with the 5k in KK - it is around the grounds of the castle so it should be nice.

[Rignold]

Wear sunscreen.

[Gemma40 in reply to Rignold]

SPF 50 all the way!

[MarkyD Graduate]

I travel to Austin, TX for work. The shopping malls have regular running groups before the stores open, and obviously are air-conditioned.