AZ Trail Runner

The last few weeks I have really struggled with my running. In the past I have always been able to run through the heat, but last week I almost blacked out and/or puked. It was 103 degrees and I was just going for a run a little over 5 miles. I must be getting old. I have been trying to sneak off and run after the sun goes down so the temperature is something more reasonable. Like 95 degrees. Since I haven't been running as much I decided to come up with a top 5 reasons you know you are an AZ Trail Runner. I needed something for my blog. So here it goes. 5. You have ever burned your tongue on the water out of your water bottle. 4. You never get wet with perspiration because it immediately turns to steam. 3. You have ever considered wearing one of those umbrella hats for the shade. 2. You have had to stand in the shade because your feet were burning through your shoes. 1. You can advise your friends as to which gels, bars, and drinks taste best on their way back up. OK, so I'm no David Letterman, but I tried. I hope you are all having great summers and I promise to do a better job keeping up with the blog.